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1849 $1 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +13.77%
$29.33
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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: 7199
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1849
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: 1849
Denomination: $1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 62,600
Coinage Type: Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years: 1840–1866
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 6936
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1849 $1 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +13.77%
$29.33
GSID:7199 PCGS:6936 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS65 CAC $122,500 $1,234
MS65 - $102,000 $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
AG2 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AG2 - $1,234 $1,234
P1 CAC $1,234 $1,234
P1 - $1,234 $1,234

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1849 $1 OC-1, R.1, AU53 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 55 in 53, 175 finer (10/25). ...
$2,280
Sold 12/22/2025
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1849 $1 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (94/286). NGC Census: (41/242). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 62,600....
$1,080
Sold 10/25/2023
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1849 $1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (60/131). PCGS Population: (54/120). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 62,600...
$1,440
Sold 10/11/2023
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1849 $1 VG8 ANACS. Mintage 62,600. ...
$348
Sold 10/4/2023
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1849 $1 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (63/380). NGC Census: (18/284). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 62,600....
$900
Sold 9/27/2023
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1849 $1 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (58/75). PCGS Population: (46/74). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 62,600. ...
$2,160
Sold 9/17/2023
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1849 $1 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (23/218). PCGS Population: (59/226). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 62,600...
$1,140
Sold 5/31/2023
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1849 $1 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (7/68). PCGS Population: (3/71). CDN: $2,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 62,600. ...
$2,400
Sold 5/7/2023
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$1 1849 PCGS MS64 CAC
$12,338
Sold 7/28/2022
Legend Numismatics
1849 $1 MS62 NGC. OC-1, R.1. Osburn-Cushing Die State a/a. A scarce but collectible issue in Mint State. This piece display...
$2,520
Sold 7/25/2022
Heritage Auctions
1849 $1 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (6/305). PCGS Population: (15/460). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 62,600. ...
$516
Sold 3/14/2022
Heritage Auctions
1849 $1 NGC VF35
$600
Sold 10/11/2021
DLRC
1849 $1 MS61 PCGS. OC-1, R.1. ...
$2,280
Sold 1/22/2021
Heritage Auctions
$1 1849 NGC MS63
$3,055
Sold 1/30/2020
Legend Numismatics
1849 $1 AG3 NGC. NGC Census: (0/310). PCGS Population: (0/459). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintag...
$174
Sold 8/28/2019
Heritage Auctions
1849 $1 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/418). NGC Census: (2/297). Mintage 62,600. ...
$517
Sold 8/1/2017
Heritage Auctions
1849 $1 -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. VF Details. NGC Census: (1/299). PCGS Population: (6/423). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for pr...
$282
Sold 7/25/2017
Heritage Auctions
1849 $1 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (1/263). PCGS Population (0/364). Mintage: 62,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$411
Sold 6/8/2014
Heritage Auctions
1849 $1 -- Edge Damaged, Rim Damaged -- Genuine PCGS. ...
$276
Sold 12/11/2011
Heritage Auctions
1849 $1 --Damaged, Graffiti--ANACS. Fine Details, Net G4. NGC Census: (0/193). PCGS Population (0/237). Mintage: 62,600. Num...
$150
Sold 6/5/2006
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