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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8013
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
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,076,051
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7521
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Coin Value History
1853 G$1 MS
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1853 G$1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$317,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $276,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 G$1 Liberty Head -- Laminated Planchet Reverse -- MS64 PCGS. CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,076,051...
$763
1853 G$1 MS65+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,538
1853 G$1 MS62 NGC. CDN: $410.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,076,051. ...
$500
1853 G$1 AU55 PCGS. CDN: $314.01 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,076,051. ...
$451
1853 G$1 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $330.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4,076,051. ...
$408
1853 G$1 MS60 PCGS. CDN: $345.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 4,076,051. ...
$432
1853 G$1 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $485 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 4,076,051. ...
$504
1853 G$1 MS61 NGC. CDN: $370 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 4,076,051. ...
$408
1853 G$1 MS66+ NGC....
$4,080
1853 G$1 AU53 PCGS. Mintage 4,076,051. ...
$300
1853 G$1 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (66/7946). Mintage 4,076,051. ...
$330
1853 G$1 -- Mount Removed, Whizzed -- ANACS Details. AU50. Mintage 4,076,051. ...
$204
1853 G$1 -- EX-Jewelry -- Damaged - Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40. Mintage 4,076,051....
$222
1853 G$1 MS69 PCGS. CAC....
$264,000
1853 G$1 MS67 PCGS....
$9,000
1853 G$1 MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$45,600
1853 G$1 PCGS AU Detail (Graffiti)
$145
1853 G$1 --Mount Removed, Polished--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/8877). PCGS Population (1/5491). Mintage: 4,076,051....
$99
1853 G$1 --Cleaned, Damaged, Mount Removed, Scratched--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (1/8832). PCGS Population (1/5452). ...
$126
1853 G$1 --Bent, Cleaned, Damaged--ANACS. F12 Details. NGC Census: (0/8744). PCGS Population (0/5425). Mintage: 4,076,051. N...
$121
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
Greysheet News
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