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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8019
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
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
774,789
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7544
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Coin Value History
1857 G$1 MS
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1857 G$1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$54,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $42,000 | $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 |
1857 G$1 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 774,789. ...
$552
1857 G$1 MS65 PCGS....
$2,640
1857 G$1 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 774,789. ...
$420
1857 G$1 AU55 NGC. Mintage 774,789. ...
$384
1857 G$1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (59/1115). Mintage 774,789. ...
$360
1857 G$1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (40/20). PCGS Population: (61/30). CDN: $990 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 774,789. ...
$1,440
1857 G$1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (122/90). NGC Census: (107/58). CDN: $665 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 774,78...
$720
1857 G$1 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (87/990). NGC Census: (29/1544). CDN: $338 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 774,7...
$336
1857 G$1 -- Scratched -- ANACS. XF40 Details. Mintage 774,789....
$288
1857 G$1 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (91/404). NGC Census: (395/500). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 774,7...
$456
1857 G$1 MS66 NGC....
$4,320
1857 G$1 MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$23,400
1857 G$1 XF45 PCGS. Ex: J. S. Morgan Collection. PCGS Population: (25/1079). NGC Census: (5/1436). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for...
$276
1857 G$1 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (33/844). PCGS Population: (18/476). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 774,789...
$336
1857 G$1 PCGS XF Details (Harshly Cleaned)
$195
1857 G$1 MS68 PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$51,700
1857 G$1 --Damaged, Ex-Jewelry, Polished--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/986). PCGS Population (0/715). Mintage: 774,78...
$104
1857 G$1 Good4--Ex-Jewelry--ANACS, VF Details....
$92
1857 Mount Removed Fine12--Cleaned, Damaged--ANACS AU ...
$66
1857 G$1 MS62 NGC. Mintage 774,789. ...
$576
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-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $15,600
1857-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,300 – $80,000
1857-S G$1 MS
Worth: $400 – $31,200
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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