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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. 13 stars appear on the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom middle.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOL. around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7192
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR
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:
1842
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
184,618
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1840–1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6928
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Coin Value History
1842 $1 MS
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1842 $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $9,000 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1842 $1 XF45 PCGS. CDN: $880 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 184,618. ...
$1,007
1842 $1 Repunched Date, OC-2, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 1 in 58, 0 finer (10/25). Mintage 184,618....
$2,760
1842 $1 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/969 and 0/14+). Mintage 184,618. ...
$540
1842 PCGS AU-50
$1,445
1842 $1 AU55 PCGS. Mintage 184,618. ...
$1,560
1842 $1 XF40 PCGS. Mintage 184,618. ...
$810
1842 $1 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (61/872). Mintage 184,618. ...
$516
1842 $1 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 184,618....
$540
1842 $1 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (75/277). PCGS Population: (72/246). CDN: $976.50.Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 184,6...
$990
1842 $1 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. OC-2, R.1....
$22,800
1842 $1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. Mintage 184,618....
$276
1842 $1 Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (5/711). PCGS Population: (12/1011). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 184...
$288
1842 $1 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (3/710). PCGS Population: (5/1020). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 184,...
$336
1842 $1 VG10 ANACS. Mintage 184,618. ...
$360
1842 $1 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/925). NGC Census: (10/669). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 184,618...
$468
1842 $1 PCGS MS62
$3,455
1842 $1 PCGS VF35
$670
1842 $1 VG8 NGC. John McCloskey did not specialize in Liberty Seated dollars but acquired lower cost pieces from time to ti...
$336
1842 $1 PCGS Genuine UNC Detail (Repaired)
$475
1842 $1 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/67). NGC Census: (23/53). CDN: $2,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 184,618...
$2,880
Seated Liberty Dollar $1 No Motto Reverse, 1840–1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $130 – $138,000
1840 $1 MS
Worth: $155 – $54,000
1841 $1 MS
Worth: $150 – $90,000
1843 $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $18,000
1844 $1 MS
Worth: $180 – $95,000
1845 $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $60,000
1846 $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $75,000
1846-O $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $84,000
1847 $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $60,000
1848 $1 MS
Worth: $325 – $169,000
1849 $1 MS
Worth: $160 – $102,000
1850 $1 MS
Worth: $650 – $35,000
1850-O $1 MS
Worth: $150 – $150,000
1851 $1 Original MS
Worth: $5,500 – $144,000
1852 $1 Original MS
Worth: $7,500 – $156,000
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