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1928-S $1 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +13.77%
$29.33
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The 1928-S is one of the much better dates minted in San Francisco and is known mostly as a condition rarity. This coin has many problems, including bag marks, with striking as a major problem as well. Scarce in all grades with a rarity jump in gem condition as MS65 and MS66 are both extremely rare.

Obverse Description

Portrait of a crowned Liberty featuring the word LIBERTY at the top periphery. The motto IN GOD WE left of Liberty's neck and TRUST to the right. The date in centered at the bottom.

Reverse Description

Perched eagle standing on a rock facing the right with UNITED STATES oF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM at the top periphery. The denomination of ONE DOLLAR left and right of the eagle's tail and the word PEACE at the bottom. Mintmark, if any, appears below the word ONE on the left side.

Catalog Information

GSID: 7909
Designer: Anthony de Francisci
Obverse Designer: Anthony de Francisci
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRVST, 1928
Reverse Designer: Anthony de Francisci
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, ONE DOLLAR, PEACE
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: 1928-S
Denomination: $1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 1,632,000
Coinage Type: Peace dollar
Coinage Years: 1921-1935
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 7374
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Coin Value History
1928-S $1 MS
Value By Grade
1928-S $1 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +13.77%
$29.33
GSID:7909 PCGS:7374 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $79,000 $1,234
MS66 - $55,000 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234
G6 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G6 - $1,234 $1,234
G4 CAC $1,234 $1,234
G4 - $1,234 $1,234
AG3 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG3 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1928-S $1 MS62 NGC. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,632,000. ...
$268
Sold 2/4/2026
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 MS60 ANACS. Mintage 1,632,000. ...
$189
Sold 1/28/2026
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 1,632,000....
$1,464
Sold 1/21/2026
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 MS65+ NGC. ...
$18,300
Sold 1/14/2026
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1928-S $1 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,632,000. ...
$456
Sold 11/12/2025
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 1,632,000. ...
$169
Sold 11/5/2025
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 AU55 NGC. CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 1,632,000. ...
$139
Sold 10/22/2025
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 AU53 PCGS. Mintage 1,632,000. ...
$99
Sold 10/1/2025
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 AU50 NGC. Mintage 1,632,000. ...
$74
Sold 9/3/2025
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 MS61 PCGS. Mintage 1,632,000. ...
$192
Sold 6/25/2025
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (145/6659). PCGS Population: (251/8641). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,6...
$98
Sold 1/3/2024
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 GSA Soft Pack Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (0/6638). PCGS Population: (2/8886). CDN: $25 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good ...
$968
Sold 3/1/2023
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$45
Sold 5/20/2019
DLRC
$1 1928-S NGC MS66
$25,850
Sold 1/25/2018
Legend Numismatics
1928-S $1 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (8/4359). PCGS Population (1/5833). Mintage: 1,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$42
Sold 7/24/2012
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4367). PCGS Population (3/5834). Mintage: 1,632,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$34
Sold 7/24/2012
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details Net XF40. NGC Census: (9/3602). PCGS Population (16/4844). Mintage: 1,632,000. Numism...
$25
Sold 12/14/2008
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 --Damaged--ICG. Good 4 Details. NGC Census: (0/3515). PCGS Population (0/4746). Mintage: 1,632,000. Numismedia Wsl...
$19
Sold 7/22/2008
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 --Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (1/3392). PCGS Population (7/4526). Mintage: 1,632,000. Numi...
$18
Sold 9/18/2007
Heritage Auctions
1928-S $1 MS62 NGC. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 1,632,000. ...
$300
Sold 11/19/2025
Heritage Auctions
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