The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
7205
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1855
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:
1855
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
26,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1840–1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6943
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Coin Value History
1855 $1 MS
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1855 $1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$201,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $168,000 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1855 $1 OC-1, High R.3, MS61 NGC....
$13,440
1855 $1 OC-1, High R.3, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/126 and 0/2+). Mintage 26,000....
$5,280
1855 $1 OC-1, High R.3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/88). Mintage 26,000....
$13,200
1855 $1 Fine 15 NGC. OC-1, High R.3....
$7,200
1855 $1 -- Obverse Repaired, Polished -- NCS. Unc Details. OC-1, High R.3....
$4,800
1855 $1 AU58 PCGS. OC-1, High R.3. ...
$14,400
$1 1855 PCGS MS63 CAC
$36,425
1855 $1 AU50 PCGS. OC-1, High R.3. ...
$11,700
1855 $1 AU55 PCGS. OC-1, High R.3. ...
$6,600
1855 $1 XF40 PCGS. OC-1, High R.3. ...
$5,520
1855 $1 MS62 PCGS. OC-1, High R.3. ...
$11,400
1855 $1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF20 Details. OC-1, Low R.3. ...
$1,800
1855 $1 AU53 ANACS. OC-1, High R.3. ...
$7,200
1855 $1 VF25 NGC. OC-1, High R.3. ...
$4,200
1855 $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$141,000
1855 $1 PCGS Genuine. ...
$2,990
1855 $1 --Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. VF30 Details. A hazy gold-gray piece that has splashes of...
$1,581
1855 $1 --Cleaned, Plugged--ANACS.Fine Details, Net G4. PCGS Population: (0/82). NGC Census: (0/51). Mintage: 26,000. Numis...
$1,150
1855 $1--Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net VG10. ...
$1,265
1855 $1--Damaged, Repaired, Whizzed--ANACS. Fine Details, ...
$690
Seated Liberty Dollar $1 No Motto Reverse, 1840–1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $130 – $138,000
1840 $1 MS
Worth: $155 – $54,000
1841 $1 MS
Worth: $150 – $90,000
1842 $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $9,000
1843 $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $18,000
1844 $1 MS
Worth: $180 – $95,000
1845 $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $60,000
1846 $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $75,000
1846-O $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $84,000
1847 $1 MS
Worth: $130 – $60,000
1848 $1 MS
Worth: $325 – $169,000
1849 $1 MS
Worth: $160 – $102,000
1850 $1 MS
Worth: $650 – $35,000
1850-O $1 MS
Worth: $150 – $150,000
1851 $1 Original MS
Worth: $5,500 – $144,000
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