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Obverse Description
Liberty facing left surrounded by 13 stars around the circumference.
Reverse Description
"1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8009
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1849
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.672 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0484 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
13
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Closed Wreath
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
688,567
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7503
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Coin Value History
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS
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1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,500 | $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 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 1, 1849-1854 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 1, 1849-1854 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1849-g1-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $318 – $264,000
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, No L MS
Worth: $338 – $64,800
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L MS
Worth: $350 – $70,000
1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $1,500 – $47,500
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS
Worth: $155,000 – $1,500,000
1849-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,850 – $96,000
1849-O G$1 MS
Worth: $350 – $35,000
1850 G$1 MS
Worth: $350 – $66,000
1850-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,050 – $32,000
1850-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $57,600
1850-O G$1 MS
Worth: $530 – $16,800
1851 G$1 MS
Worth: $318 – $46,000
1851-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $33,000
1851-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
1851-O G$1 MS
Worth: $350 – $24,000
1849 Gold Dollar. Close Wreath. AU-55 (PCGS).
$946
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: 75 in 64 (9 in 64+), 47 finer (5/26). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$2,196
1849 Gold Dollar. Close Wreath. MS-65 (PCGS).
$5,520
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS62 NGC. CDN: $690 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$793
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath AU58 NGC. CDN: $390 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$492
1849 Gold Dollar. Close Wreath. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$432
1849 Gold Dollar. Close Wreath. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$780
1849-1854 G$1 Liberty Head, Type-One -- Reverse Struck Thru -- MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (90/300). PCGS Population: (23/242). C...
$492
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF45 Details....
$324
1849 G$1 PCGS MS63 (Closed Wreath)
$853
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath, D-5, Close Stars, MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$16,800
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/297). NGC Census: (3/479). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC...
$252
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/206). (#7503)...
$161
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/150). (#7503)...
$402
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (22/482). PCGS Population: (32/299). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. ...
$348
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS64 NGC. CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64....
$1,952
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath, D-5, Close Stars, MS65 PCGS. ...
$6,405
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath, MS62 PCGS....
$840
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath AU58 PCGS. ...
$456
1849 Gold Dollar. Close Wreath. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$384
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