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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:
8023
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1861
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:
1861
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
527,150
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7558
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Coin Value History
1861 G$1 MS
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1861 G$1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$31,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
| 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 3, 1856-1889 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 3, 1856-1889 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1864-g$1-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $335 – $100,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 MS
Worth: $336 – $30,000
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS
Worth: $338 – $31,000
1856-D G$1 MS
Worth: $3,300 – $72,000
1857 G$1 MS
Worth: $336 – $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: $336 – $180,000
1858-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $90,000
1858-S G$1 MS
Worth: $346 – $48,000
1859 G$1 MS
Worth: $336 – $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
1861 G$1 AU58 NGC. CDN: $462 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 527,499. ...
$561
1861 G$1 MS61 NGC. Ex: Great Kentucky Hoard. CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 527,499. ...
$2,074
1861 G$1 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $670 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 527,499. ...
$793
1861 G$1 Gold Dollar -- 180 Degree Rotated Reverse, Clashed Die Obverse and Reverse -- AU55 PCGS. ...
$671
1861 G$1 MS63 PCGS. CDN: $720.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 527,499. ...
$824
1861 Gold Dollar. MS-60 (PCGS).
$1,440
1861 G$1 XF45 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: 11 in 45, 1517 finer (1/26). CDN: $374....
$512
1861 G$1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 39 in 65 (1 in 65*), 13 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 527...
$2,074
1861 Gold Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS).
$1,560
1861 G$1 MS66 NGC....
$5,040
1861 Gold Dollar. EF Details--Holed (PCGS).
$192
1861 Gold Dollar. AU-50 Details--Ex Jewelry (ANACS).
$216
1861 G$1 -- Cleaned, Scratched -- ANACS. AU53 Details. Mintage 527,499....
$300
1861 G$1 MS67 PCGS. ...
$17,400
1861 G$1 --Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/1152). PCGS Population (3/991). Mintage: 527,499. Numismedia Wsl....
$126
1861 G$1 --Ex Jewelry, Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, ...
$92
1861 AG3 ANACS--Holed-Cleaned....
$60
1861 Gold Dollar. AU-58 (PCGS).
$576
1861 Gold Dollar. MS-61 (PCGS).
$671
1861 G$1 MS62 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (20/120). Mintage 527,499....
$750
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