The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8032
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1870
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:
1870
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,300
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7569
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Coin Value History
1870 G$1 MS
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1870 G$1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$34,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $29,000 | $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 |
1870 G$1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: 14 in 63, 26 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 6,335. ...
$1,454
1870 G$1 AU58 PCGS. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. PCGS Population: (28/120). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Minta...
$930
1870 G$1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/28). Mintage 6,335. ...
$2,280
1870 G$1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/73). Mintage 6,335. ...
$1,320
1870 G$1 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/104). Mintage 6,335. ...
$1,050
1870 G$1 -- Cleaned, Plugged -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 6,335. ...
$312
1870 G$1 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/141). NGC Census: (2/118). CDN: $740 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 6,335. ...
$900
G$1 1870 PCGS MS65 CAC
$4,582
1870 G$1 MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$16,200
1870 G$1 MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$28,800
1870 G$1 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (2/86). PCGS Population: (3/106). CDN: $775 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Minta...
$780
1870 G$1 PCGS UNC Details (Cleaning)
$500
1870 G$1 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population (5/134). NGC Census: (0/109). Mintage: 6,335. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$588
1870 G$1 MS66 PCGS. ...
$5,581
1870 G$1 XF40 PCGS. Although the cheek and forehead have ...
$380
1870 G$1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (14/24). PCGS Population: (19/55). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 6,335. ...
$1,320
1870 G$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 29 in 58, 126 finer (10/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 6,335. ...
$994
1870 G$1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (13/13). Mintage 6,335. ...
$2,460
1870 G$1 PCGS MS62
$1,375
1870 G$1 PCGS MS61
$925
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-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $50,400
1859-S G$1 MS
Worth: $460 – $31,200
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