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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:
8021
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1859
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:
1859
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
168,244
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7551
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Coin Value History
1859 G$1 MS
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1859 G$1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$16,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
1859 G$1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 9 in 65, 8 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 168,244. ...
$2,074
1859 G$1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 20 in 64, 17 finer (11/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 168,244. ...
$1,037
1859 G$1 MS62 NGC. CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 168,244. ...
$630
1859 G$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 84 in 58, 272 finer (11/25). CDN: $372.70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 168,24...
$480
1859 G$1 MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$4,320
1859 G$1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (35/452). Mintage 168,244. ...
$336
1859 G$1 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (18/315). PCGS Population: (11/246). CDN: $435 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 168,244...
$480
1859 G$1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (58/65). NGC Census: (38/35). CDN: $704 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 168,244....
$756
1859 G$1 -- Damaged -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 168,244....
$312
1859 G$1 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/198). NGC Census: (112/201). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 168,2...
$456
1859 G$1 MS68+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$60,000
G$1 1859 PCGS MS67 CAC
$11,162
1859 G$1 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (2/425). PCGS Population: (13/346). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 168,244....
$252
1859 G$1 -- Bent, Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. NGC Census: (3/412). PCGS Population: (5/323). Mintage 168,244. ...
$153
1859 G$1 --Cleaned, Mount Removed, Scratched--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/340). PCGS Population (0/281). Mintage: 16...
$126
1859 G$1 Good4--Plugged--ANACS, Fine Details....
$80
1859 G$1 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Each side ...
$121
1859 VF20 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$76
1859 G$1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/15). NGC Census: (9/8). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 168,244....
$1,860
1859 G$1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 20 in 64, 17 finer. CAC: 4 in 64, 16 finer (10/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$870
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
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-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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