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1851-C G$1 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.0484 oz +2.62%
$161.20
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Obverse Description

Liberty facing left surrounded by 13 stars around the circumference.

Reverse Description

"1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears at the bottom below the bow.

Catalog Information

GSID: 8060
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY
Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering: 1, DOLLAR, 1851
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 1.672 gr
Weight (oz): 0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.0484 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 13
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1851-C
Denomination: G$1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Charlotte
Mint Mark: C
Mintage: 41,267
Coinage Type: Gold Dollar
Coinage Years: 1849-1854
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 7514
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Coin Value History
1851-C G$1 MS
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1851-C G$1 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.0484 oz +2.62%
$161.20
GSID:8060 PCGS:7514 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $39,500 $1,234
MS66 - $33,000 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1851-C G$1 AU55 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$3,660
Sold 1/16/2026
Heritage Auctions
1851-C G$1 AU50 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 66 in 50, 301 finer. CAC: 5 in 50, 57 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for...
$3,119
Sold 12/8/2025
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1851-C G$1 AU58 PCGS. Winter-3....
$3,120
Sold 8/28/2025
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1851-C G$1 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (47/361). Mintage 41,267. ...
$2,400
Sold 3/2/2025
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1851-C G$1 MS64 PCGS. Variety 1....
$16,800
Sold 11/21/2024
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1851-C G$1 MS65 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$18,600
Sold 8/14/2024
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1851-C G$1 MS60 NGC. Variety 3....
$3,360
Sold 6/14/2024
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1851-C G$1 MS62 NGC. Variety 1....
$3,840
Sold 6/14/2024
Heritage Auctions
1851-C G$1 MS63 NGC. Variety 1....
$5,040
Sold 11/17/2023
Heritage Auctions
1851-C G$1 MS61 NGC. Variety 3....
$3,240
Sold 11/17/2023
Heritage Auctions
1851-C ANACS AU-53
$1,475
Sold 11/6/2020
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
1851-C G$1 MS66 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$27,600
Sold 9/17/2020
Heritage Auctions
1851-C G$1 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,504
Sold 7/12/2019
Heritage Auctions
$1,265
Sold 10/14/2016
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
1851-C G$1 VF35 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,410
Sold 3/2/2014
Heritage Auctions
1851-C G$1 --Plugged--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/392). PCGS Population (0/300). Mintage: 41,267. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$322
Sold 6/2/2008
Heritage Auctions
1851-C G$1 --Damaged, Scratched--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. NGC Census: (0/382). PCGS Population (5/288). Mintage: 41,267....
$546
Sold 12/4/2007
Heritage Auctions
1851-C G$1
$356
Sold 10/4/2000
Heritage Auctions
1851-C G$1 AU55 PCGS. Winter-3....
$3,240
Sold 7/18/2025
Heritage Auctions
1851-C G$1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (66/295). Mintage 41,267. ...
$2,640
Sold 3/2/2025
Heritage Auctions
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