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:
8060
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1851
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
Coin Date:
1851-C
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Charlotte
Mint Mark:
C
Mintage:
41,267
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7514
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Coin Value History
1851-C G$1 MS
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1851-C G$1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$39,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $33,000 | $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 |
1851-C G$1 AU55 PCGS. Winter-1. ...
$3,660
1851-C G$1 AU50 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 66 in 50, 301 finer. CAC: 5 in 50, 57 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for...
$3,119
1851-C G$1 AU58 PCGS. Winter-3....
$3,120
1851-C G$1 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (47/361). Mintage 41,267. ...
$2,400
1851-C G$1 MS64 PCGS. Variety 1....
$16,800
1851-C G$1 MS65 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$18,600
1851-C G$1 MS60 NGC. Variety 3....
$3,360
1851-C G$1 MS62 NGC. Variety 1....
$3,840
1851-C G$1 MS63 NGC. Variety 1....
$5,040
1851-C G$1 MS61 NGC. Variety 3....
$3,240
1851-C ANACS AU-53
$1,475
1851-C G$1 MS66 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$27,600
1851-C G$1 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,504
$1,265
1851-C G$1 VF35 PCGS. Variety 1. ...
$1,410
1851-C G$1 --Plugged--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/392). PCGS Population (0/300). Mintage: 41,267. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$322
1851-C G$1 --Damaged, Scratched--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. NGC Census: (0/382). PCGS Population (5/288). Mintage: 41,267....
$546
1851-C G$1
$356
1851-C G$1 AU55 PCGS. Winter-3....
$3,240
1851-C G$1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (66/295). Mintage 41,267. ...
$2,640
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-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-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
1851-O G$1 MS
Worth: $248 – $24,000
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