The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. 13 stars appear on the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom middle.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOL. around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7203
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1853
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
46,110
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1840–1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6941
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Coin Value History
1853 $1 MS
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1853 $1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $84,000 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1853 $1 Chin Whiskers, OC-1, R.2, MS63 NGC. ...
$6,405
1853 $1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/163). Mintage 46,110. ...
$2,280
1853 $1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (20/110). Mintage 46,110. ...
$2,880
1853 $1 MS64 PCGS. OC-1, R.2....
$11,100
1853 $1 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/218). NGC Census: (3/143). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 46,110...
$1,740
1853 $1 MS62 PCGS. OC-1, R.2. Apricot-tinged luster embraces the borders and designs. The fields are toned cream-gray. This...
$5,040
1853 $1 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/152). PCGS Population: (3/257). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 46,1...
$996
1853 $1 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/230 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (1/147 and 0/1+). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35....
$1,920
1853 $1 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/240). NGC Census: (2/147). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 46,110. ...
$900
1853 $1 PCGS AU58
$2,800
1853 $1 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (1/154). PCGS Population: (2/252). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 46,11...
$480
1853 $1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU53 Details. NGC Census: (7/123). PCGS Population: (14/135). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for probl...
$900
1853 $1 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/239). NGC Census: (0/150). Mintage 46,110. ...
$960
1853 $1 XF45 PCGS. ...
$1,292
1853 $1 MS61 PCGS. ...
$3,525
$1,404
$111,625
1853 $1 --Damaged--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/129). PCGS Population (4/160). Mintage: 46,110. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$518
1853 $1 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/144). NGC Census: (0/109). Mintage: 46,110. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $213....
$431
1853 S$1 Unc Details, Improperly Cleaned, NCS....
$805
Seated Liberty Dollar $1 No Motto Reverse, 1840–1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $130 – $138,000
1840 $1 MS
Worth: $155 – $54,000
1841 $1 MS
Worth: $150 – $90,000
1842 $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $9,000
1843 $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $18,000
1844 $1 MS
Worth: $180 – $95,000
1845 $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $60,000
1846 $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $75,000
1846-O $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $84,000
1847 $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $60,000
1848 $1 MS
Worth: $325 – $169,000
1849 $1 MS
Worth: $160 – $102,000
1850 $1 MS
Worth: $650 – $35,000
1850-O $1 MS
Worth: $150 – $150,000
1851 $1 Original MS
Worth: $5,500 – $144,000
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