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Obverse Description
Indian head portrait with crown centered in the design surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Reverse Description
"1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. Mint mark appears at the bottom below the blow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8082
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1859
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.672 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0484 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1859-D
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Dahlonega
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
4,952
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7553
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Coin Value History
1859-D G$1 MS
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1859-D G$1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$60,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $50,500 | $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 |
1859-D G$1 AU55 NGC. Winter 11-N. ...
$4,636
1859-D G$1 XF40 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 4,952....
$2,160
1859-D G$1 XF45 PCGS. Winter 11-N. ...
$3,360
1859-D G$1 AU58 PCGS. Winter 11-N....
$6,900
1859-D G$1 MS62 NGC. Winter 11-N....
$10,500
1859-D G$1 AU53 PCGS. Variety 11-N....
$4,080
1859-D G$1 MS61 PCGS. Variety 11-O. ...
$8,040
1859-D G$1 -- Scratch -- PCGS Genuine. AU Details. Variety 11-N. ...
$1,762
$826
1859-D G$1 MS63 NGC. ...
$13,800
1859-D G$1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/120). PCGS Population (0/110). Mintage: 4,952. Numismedia...
$690
1859-D G$1 MS64 NGC. Variety 11-N, one of two reverse dies known for this rare issue. The N reverse has a higher date than ...
$23,000
1859-D G$1 AU55 NGC. Variety 11-N....
$3,480
1859-D G$1 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/130). PCGS Population: (10/140). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 4,95...
$2,287
1859-D G$1 XF45 PCGS. Variety 11-N. Two die pairs were required to strike the low 4,952-piece mintage. Variety 11-N sho...
$3,000
1859-D G$1 AU58 NGC. Variety 11-O. ...
$4,800
1859-D G$1 MS62 PCGS. Variety 11-O. ...
$10,500
1859-D G$1 AU53 NGC. Variety 11-N. ...
$3,600
1859-D G$1 MS61 PCGS. Variety 11-N. Most 1859-D gold dollars exist in circulated grades from a small mintage of just under ...
$7,000
1859-D G$1 AU50 PCGS. Variety 11-N. ...
$3,819
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 3, 1856-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $260 – $100,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 MS
Worth: $260 – $30,000
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS
Worth: $260 – $31,000
1856-D G$1 MS
Worth: $3,300 – $72,000
1857 G$1 MS
Worth: $260 – $45,000
1857-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $15,600
1857-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,300 – $80,000
1857-S G$1 MS
Worth: $400 – $31,200
1858 G$1 MS
Worth: $260 – $180,000
1858-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $90,000
1858-S G$1 MS
Worth: $325 – $48,000
1859 G$1 MS
Worth: $260 – $13,500
1859-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $33,600
1859-S G$1 MS
Worth: $460 – $31,200
1860 G$1 MS
Worth: $260 – $31,200
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