The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
8066
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1853
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:
1853-C
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
11,515
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7522
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Coin Value History
1853-C G$1 MS
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1853-C G$1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$63,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $53,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1853-C G$1 AU58 NGC. Winter-1. ...
$5,124
1853-C G$1 VF35 NGC. CAC. Winter-1....
$3,600
1853-C NGC AU-53
$3,776
1853-C G$1 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/103). NGC Census: (4/145). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 11,5...
$4,320
1853-C G$1 MS61 NGC. Variety 1....
$5,520
1853-C G$1 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1. Choice original surfaces on this mid-level AU coin display rich olive-gold patina tin...
$4,440
1853-C PCGS AU details/repaired
$1,829
1853-C G$1 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1....
$19,800
1853-C G$1 MS64 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$18,000
1853-C G$1 PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$1,150
1853-C G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$5,640
1853-C G$1 MS60 NGC. Variety 1. ...
$2,640
1853-C G$1 XF45 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,645
1853-C G$1 VF25 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,495
1853-C G$1 VF30 PCGS. ...
$1,265
1853-C G$1 --Bent--ANACS. XF Details. Net VF20. Variety 8-I. Bent above the mintmark, and a few moderate marks are located b...
$632
1853-C G$1 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Winter-1....
$8,100
1853-C G$1
$719
1853-C G$1 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (15/118). Mintage 11,515. ...
$3,360
1853-C G$1 PCGS XF40
$1,600
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 1, 1849-1854 MS [Type]
Worth: $225 – $264,000
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, No L MS
Worth: $248 – $64,800
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L MS
Worth: $248 – $70,000
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $248 – $16,500
1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $1,500 – $47,500
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS
Worth: $155,000 – $1,500,000
1849-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,850 – $96,000
1849-O G$1 MS
Worth: $248 – $35,000
1850 G$1 MS
Worth: $248 – $66,000
1850-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,050 – $32,000
1850-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $57,600
1850-O G$1 MS
Worth: $530 – $16,800
1851 G$1 MS
Worth: $225 – $46,000
1851-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $33,000
1851-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
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