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:
7210
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1861
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:
1861
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
77,500
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1840–1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6951
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Coin Value History
1861 $1 MS
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1861 $1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $42,000 | $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 |
| 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 |
1861 $1 OC-4, Low R.4, XF40 PCGS. ...
$4,392
1861 $1 XF45 NGC. OC-4, Low R.4. Osburn-Cushing Die State a/a. This is an early die state example with both the obverse and...
$4,080
1861 $1 MS65 NGC. OC-4, Low R.4....
$33,600
1861 NGC F-12
$2,950
1861 $1 OC-1, High R.5, MS63 NGC....
$12,600
1861 $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. OC-2, High R.3....
$16,200
1861 $1 VF20 ANACS. Mintage 77,500. ...
$2,160
1861 $1 AU58 PCGS. OC-4, Low R.4. ...
$6,300
1861 $1 AU55 PCGS. OC-4, Low R.4. ...
$5,040
1861 $1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU53 Details. Mintage 77,500. ...
$3,360
1861 $1 PCGS Good-04
$1,150
1861 $1 AU50 PCGS. OC-2, High R.3. ...
$4,440
1861 $1 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/163 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (0/79 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10...
$1,560
1861 $1 VF35 PCGS. OC-4, Low R.4. ...
$2,280
1861 $1 VF30 PCGS. ...
$2,585
1861 $1 MS62 ANACS. ...
$4,818
$3,276
1861 $1 PCGS. ...
$1,984
1861 $1 MS61 NGC. ...
$4,025
1861 $1 VG8 ANACS. Although it does not meet the generally accepted concept, this is truly a ...
$1,035
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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