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1855 G$1 Type 2 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.0484 oz +2.62%
$161.20
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Obverse Description

Indian head portrait with crown centered in the design surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.

Reverse Description

"1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom.

Catalog Information

GSID: 8016
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY
Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering: 1, DOLLAR, 1855
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 1.672 gr
Weight (oz): 0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.0484 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 15
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Type 2
Coin Date: 1855
Denomination: G$1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 758,269
Coinage Type: Gold Dollar
Coinage Years: 1854-1856
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 7532
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Coin Value History
1855 G$1 Type 2 MS
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1855 G$1 Type 2 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.0484 oz +2.62%
$161.20
GSID:8016 PCGS:7532 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $150,000 $1,234
MS67 - $115,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $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

Auction Prices

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1855 G$1 Type Two XF40 PCGS. CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 758,269. ...
$500
Sold 1/28/2026
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1855 G$1 Type Two XF45 NGC. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 758,269. ...
$488
Sold 1/28/2026
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1855 G$1 Type Two MS61 NGC. CDN: $1,230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 758,269. ...
$1,342
Sold 1/17/2026
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1855 G$1 Type Two MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$10,980
Sold 1/16/2026
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1855 G$1 Type Two AU55 PCGS. CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 758,269. ...
$600
Sold 12/24/2025
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1855 G$1 Type Two AU58 NGC. CDN: $585 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 758,269. ...
$602
Sold 12/10/2025
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1855 G$1 Type Two, AU50 PCGS. CDN: $495 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 758,269. ...
$480
Sold 12/10/2025
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1855 G$1 Type Two MS62 NGC. CDN: $1,730 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 758,269. ...
$1,680
Sold 11/14/2025
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1855 G$1 Type Two VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/4326). Mintage 758,269. ...
$408
Sold 6/18/2025
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1855 G$1 Type Two MS60 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (36/1399). NGC Census: (63/144...
$1,860
Sold 6/9/2025
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1855 G$1 Type Two MS63 PCGS....
$4,440
Sold 4/30/2025
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1855 G$1 Type Two AU53 NGC. Mintage 758,269. ...
$576
Sold 2/19/2025
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1855 G$1 Type Two MS65 NGC....
$14,400
Sold 12/12/2024
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1855 G$1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF30. Mintage 758,269....
$306
Sold 8/21/2024
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1855 G$1 Type Two MS66 PCGS....
$33,600
Sold 5/9/2024
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1855 G$1 Type Two MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$180,000
Sold 8/24/2022
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1855 NGC UNC details/cleaned
$796
Sold 11/6/2020
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
1855 G$1 PCGS VF35 (Type 2)
$325
Sold 12/4/2017
DLRC
1855 G$1 --Damage, Mount Removed, Polished--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (1/4913). PCGS Population (1/3225). Mintage: 75...
$126
Sold 10/25/2011
Heritage Auctions
1855 G$1 --Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. Fine 12 Details. NGC Census: (1/4509). PCGS Population (0/3064). Mintage: 758,269. Numismedia ...
$64
Sold 5/3/2009
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