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:
8049
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1886
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:
1886
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7587
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Coin Value History
1886 G$1 MS
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1886 G$1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$8,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $6,250 | $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 |
1886 G$1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 87 in 62 (1 in 62+), 297 finer (12/25). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintag...
$780
1886 G$1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 51 in 65 (1 in 65+), 31 finer (9/25). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintag...
$1,560
1886 G$1 MS61 NGC. Ex: The Peh Family Collection. NGC Census: (30/224). CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 5,0...
$630
1886 G$1 MS63 PCGS. Mintage 5,000. ...
$840
1886 G$1 MS66+ PCGS....
$4,080
1886 G$1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (55/43). PCGS Population: (96/74). CDN: $870 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 5,000. ...
$1,020
1886 G$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/385 and 0/9+). NGC Census: (10/259 and 0/5+). CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$690
1886 G$1 MS67 PCGS. CAC. The 1886 gold dollar is plentiful through MS65 but becomes elusive in MS66 and is rare at the Supe...
$6,300
1886 G$1 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/270). PCGS Population: (1/406). CDN: $360.80.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 5,000....
$408
1886 G$1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Mintage 5,000....
$384
1886 G$1 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/362). NGC Census: (7/244). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Min...
$516
1886 G$1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (1/263). PCGS Population (5/362). Mintage: 5,000. ...
$446
1886 G$1 AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/265). PCGS Population (0/359). Mintage: 5,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$282
$643
1886 G$1 XF40--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$172
1886 G$1 MS62 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (9/54). Mintage 5,000. ...
$840
1886 G$1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (50/26). Mintage 5,000. ...
$1,620
1886 G$1 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (29/222). PCGS Population: (19/360). CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 5,000. ...
$660
1886 G$1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (54/97). PCGS Population: (112/169). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 5,000. ...
$810
1886 G$1 MS66 PCGS. A conditionally scarce example of this low-mintage date. Each side is sharp with bright butter-gold lus...
$2,040
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
Greysheet News
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7/25/2024
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The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.
7/23/2024
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