The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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. Mint mark appears at the bottom below the blow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8078
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1857
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
Coin Date:
1857-S
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
10,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7547
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Coin Value History
1857-S G$1 MS
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1857-S G$1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$37,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $31,000 | $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 |
1857-S G$1 MS61 NGC....
$3,720
1857-S G$1 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (35/17). Mintage 10,000. ...
$2,400
1857-S G$1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. Mintage 10,000....
$906
1857-S G$1 MS62 NGC....
$6,300
1857-S G$1 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/87). NGC Census: (2/112). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 10,000...
$870
1857-S G$1 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (13/99). PCGS Population: (19/68). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 10,00...
$990
1857-S G$1 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (12/74). PCGS Population: (18/33). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 10,00...
$1,110
1857-S G$1 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (13/85). PCGS Population: (15/49). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
$870
$734
$472
1857-S G$1 --Damaged, Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc. Details. ...
$1,035
1857-S G$1
$391
1857-S G$1
$330
1857-S G$1 MS61 PCGS....
$5,160
1857-S G$1 AU58 PCGS....
$3,600
1857-S G$1 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/19). NGC Census: (23/52). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 10,0...
$2,160
1857-S G$1
$6,325
1857-S G$1 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/84 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/113 and 0/0+). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF...
$900
1857-S G$1 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/64). NGC Census: (13/98). CDN: $770 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45. M...
$780
1857-S G$1 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/33). NGC Census: (12/74). CDN: $1,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 10,0...
$1,680
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 3, 1856-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $260 – $100,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 MS
Worth: $260 – $30,000
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS
Worth: $260 – $31,000
1856-D G$1 MS
Worth: $3,300 – $72,000
1857 G$1 MS
Worth: $260 – $45,000
1857-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $15,600
1857-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,300 – $80,000
1858 G$1 MS
Worth: $260 – $180,000
1858-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $90,000
1858-S G$1 MS
Worth: $325 – $48,000
1859 G$1 MS
Worth: $260 – $13,500
1859-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $33,600
1859-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $50,400
1859-S G$1 MS
Worth: $460 – $31,200
1860 G$1 MS
Worth: $260 – $31,200
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