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:
8011
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
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,317,671
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7513
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Coin Value History
1851 G$1 MS
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1851 G$1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$55,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1851 G$1 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 3,317,671. ...
$885
1851 G$1 MS61 PCGS. CDN: $392.05 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3,317,671. ...
$488
1851 G$1 AU58 NGC. CDN: $336.43 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,317,671....
$439
1851 G$1 MS62 NGC. CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3,317,671. ...
$420
1851 G$1 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $485 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 3,317,671. From the Mark George Collection....
$528
1851 G$1 MS65 PCGS. Mintage 3,317,671. ...
$1,680
1851 G$1 MS66 PCGS. Razor-sharp interiors show exceptional frosty luster, with both the obverse and the reverse finely deta...
$3,480
1851 G$1 -- Damage -- ANACS Details. XF40 . Mintage 3,317,671....
$264
1851 G$1 AU55 PCGS. Mintage 3,317,671. ...
$342
1851 G$1 Liberty Gold Dollar -- Struck Thru Obverse and Reverse, Cleaned -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 3,317,671....
$204
1851 G$1 MS67 NGC....
$10,500
1851 G$1 PCGS/CAC AU53
$310
1851 G$1 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (94/3270). NGC Census: (26/4809). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 3,31...
$252
1851 G$1 -- Mount Removed, Damaged -- ANACS. VF30 Details. Mintage 3,317,671....
$174
1851 G$1 MS68+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$108,000
1851 G$1 NGC UNC Details (Obverse Scratched)
$190
1851 G$1 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (96/3548). PCGS Population: (72/1963). MS60. Mintage 3,317,671. ...
$216
1851 G$1 MS69 NGC. ...
$58,750
1851 G$1 --Damaged, Mount Removed, Polished--ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/3654). PCGS Population (0/2407). Mintage: 3,...
$115
1851 G$1 --Mount Removed--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/3598). PCGS Population (0/2403). Mintage: 3,317,671. Numismed...
$138
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-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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