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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8008
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, With L
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
688,567
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7502
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Coin Value History
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L MS
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1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$84,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, D-4, Close Stars, MS62 NGC. CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 687,500. ...
$1,098
1849 G$1 Open Wreath AU55 PCGS. CDN: $379.88 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 687,500. ...
$671
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, AU58 NGC. CDN: $420.53 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 687,500. ...
$598
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, MS64 NGC. CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 687,500. ...
$1,380
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, MS63 PCGS. Mintage 687,500....
$840
1849 G$1 Open Wreath MS61 NGC. Mintage 687,500. ...
$630
1849 G$1 Open Wreath AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/1365). Mintage 687,500. ...
$372
1849 G$1 Open Wreath With L -- Ex-Jewelry -- ANACS Details. Fine 12. Mintage 687,500....
$216
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L -- Scratched -- ANACS. XF45 Details. Mintage 687,500....
$300
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, D-4, Close Stars, MS65 NGC....
$2,760
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L, VF30 ANACS. Mintage 687,500....
$312
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, D-4, Close Stars, MS66 PCGS....
$18,000
1849 G$1 Open Wreath AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/1265 and 0/24+). NGC Census: (25/1653 and 0/13+). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid...
$444
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L, D-2, Normal Stars, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Mintage 687,500....
$264
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, D-4, Close Stars, MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$72,000
1849 G$1 NGC UNC Details (Open Wreath Cleaned)
$378
1849 G$1 Open Wreath With L VF35 ANACS....
$150
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L--Damaged, Bent, Cleaned--ANACS....
$77
1849 G$1 Open Wreath MS62 NGC. Mintage 687,500. ...
$630
1849 G$1 Open Wreath AU55 PCGS. Mintage 687,500. ...
$552
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 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $248 – $16,500
1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $1,500 – $47,500
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS
Worth: $155,000 – $1,500,000
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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