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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8051
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1888
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:
1888
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
15,501
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7589
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Coin Value History
1888 G$1 MS
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1888 G$1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $10,500 | $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 |
1888 G$1 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 15,501....
$885
1888 G$1 MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,002
1888 G$1 MS65 PCGS. Mintage 15,501. ...
$1,110
1888 G$1 MS62 PCGS. Mintage 15,501. ...
$720
1888 G$1 MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$990
1888 G$1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (41/29). Mintage 15,501. ...
$2,040
1888 G$1 -- Mount Removed, Bent, Cleaned -- ANACS. XF40 Details. Mintage 15,501....
$264
1888 G$1 MS68 PCGS....
$9,000
1888 G$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/1023). NGC Census: (16/704). CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 15,50...
$482
1888 G$1 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/971). NGC Census: (23/673). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 15,501...
$552
1888 G$1 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (8/673). PCGS Population: (6/936). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Mint...
$376
$690
1888 G$1 --Cleaned, Tooled--ANACS. AU Details Net VF30. NGC Census: (0/630). PCGS Population (0/809). Mintage: 15,500. Numis...
$161
1888 G$1 --Polished, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. AU Details Net VF 20. NGC Census: (0/617). PCGS Population (0/785). Mintage: 15,500....
$104
1888 G$1 --Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (2/599). PCGS Population (3/769). Mintage: 15,500. Numismedia Wsl. P...
$150
1888 G$1 XF45--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$207
1888 G$1 AU50--Cleaned--ANACS, UNC Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $180.00....
$196
1888 G$1 MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 15,501....
$930
1888 G$1 MS67 PCGS. CAC....
$3,840
1888 G$1 MS65 PCGS. Mintage 15,501. ...
$1,080
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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