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:
8048
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1885
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:
1885
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
11,156
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7586
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Coin Value History
1885 G$1 MS
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1885 G$1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$18,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
1885 G$1 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 11,100. ...
$1,080
1885 G$1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 81 in 64 (2 in 64+), 162 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 11...
$1,380
1885 G$1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (70/58). Mintage 11,100. ...
$1,740
1885 G$1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (83/332). Mintage 11,100. ...
$690
1885 G$1 MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/20 and 2/2+). Mintage 11,100. ...
$3,120
1885 G$1 MS67+ NGC. CAC....
$5,160
1885 G$1 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (34/370). PCGS Population: (26/409). CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 11,100....
$505
1885 G$1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 11,100....
$432
1885 G$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (31/446 and 0/15+). NGC Census: (15/415 and 0/11+). CDN: $470 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$480
1885 G$1 MS68 PCGS. ...
$12,000
1885 G$1 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/441). NGC Census: (5/402). CDN: $340 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU55. Mi...
$336
1885 PCGS UNC details/filed rims
$276
1885 G$1 --Damaged, Scratched Reverse--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/392). PCGS Population (2/393). Mintage: 11,100. N...
$115
1885 G$1 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (78/214). PCGS Population: (107/216). CDN: $710 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 11,100...
$750
1885 G$1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CAC Population: (18/53). Mintage 11,100....
$1,572
1885 G$1 MS65 NGC. Gold CAC....
$6,000
1885 G$1 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (74/301). PCGS Population: (80/332). CDN: $625 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 11,100....
$720
1885 G$1 MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (55/30). PCGS Population: (39/19). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 11,100....
$2,160
1885 G$1 MS67 PCGS....
$2,760
1885 G$1 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (29/354). PCGS Population: (24/381). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS61. Mi...
$360
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 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
Greysheet News
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