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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:
8042
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1879
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:
1879
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7580
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Coin Value History
1879 G$1 MS
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1879 G$1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$6,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $5,500 | $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: $327 – $100,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 MS
Worth: $328 – $30,000
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS
Worth: $330 – $31,000
1856-D G$1 MS
Worth: $3,300 – $72,000
1857 G$1 MS
Worth: $328 – $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: $328 – $180,000
1858-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $90,000
1858-S G$1 MS
Worth: $343 – $48,000
1859 G$1 MS
Worth: $328 – $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
1879 Gold Dollar. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,129
1879 G$1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 32 in 62, 240 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 3,000. ...
$1,403
1879 G$1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (74/121). Mintage 3,000. ...
$1,812
1879 G$1 MS66+ NGC. NGC Census: (20/15 and 2/2+). Mintage 3,000. ...
$2,520
1879 G$1 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (22/157). Mintage 3,000. ...
$908
1879 G$1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/61). Mintage 3,000. ...
$2,400
1879 Gold Dollar. AU-58 (NGC).
$720
1879 G$1 MS67 NGC....
$3,360
1879 G$1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/319). Mintage 3,000. ...
$600
1879 Gold Dollar. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$384
1879 G$1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/186). NGC Census: (16/108). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 3,00...
$900
1879 G$1 -- Scratched -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. NGC Census: (0/186). PCGS Population: (0/277). CDN: $325 Whsle. Bid f...
$294
1879 G$1 --Cleaned, Scratched--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (5/156). PCGS Population (5/208). Mintage: 3,000. Numismedia...
$288
1879 Gold Dollar. AU-55 (PCGS).
$660
1879 Gold Dollar. MS-62 (PCGS).
$1,200
1879 G$1 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (74/119 and 1/4+). Mintage 3,000. ...
$1,680
1879 G$1 MS66+ NGC....
$2,340
1879 G$1 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (22/152). PCGS Population: (17/260). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3,000. ...
$840
1879 G$1 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (59/60). NGC Census: (28/34). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 3,000....
$2,280
1879 G$1 AU58 ANACS. Mintage 3,000. ...
$588
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