The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Obverse Description
Liberty facing left surrounded by 13 stars around the circumference.
Reverse Description
"1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. Mint mark, if any, appears at the bottom below the bow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8054
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1849
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.672 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0484 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
13
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Open Wreath
Coin Date:
1849-C
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
5 known
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Rarity:
7+
PCGS #:
7506
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Coin Value History
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS
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1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$1,800,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,800,000 | $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 |
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS62 PCGS. Winter 1....
$1,560,000
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath XF45 NGC. ...
$218,500
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath NGC MS63 PL
$690,000
1849-C $1 Open Wreath Fine 15 NGC. Ex: Elrod. Winter 1-A....
$97,750
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS62 PCGS Secure. Variety 1. ...
$528,750
1849-C G$1 OP.WREATH
$86,250
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 1, 1849-1854 MS [Type]
Worth: $225 – $264,000
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, No L MS
Worth: $248 – $64,800
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L MS
Worth: $248 – $70,000
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $248 – $16,500
1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $1,500 – $47,500
1849-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,850 – $96,000
1849-O G$1 MS
Worth: $248 – $35,000
1850 G$1 MS
Worth: $248 – $66,000
1850-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,050 – $32,000
1850-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $57,600
1850-O G$1 MS
Worth: $530 – $16,800
1851 G$1 MS
Worth: $225 – $46,000
1851-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $33,000
1851-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
1851-O G$1 MS
Worth: $248 – $24,000
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