Whitman Expo
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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:
7235
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOL., IN GOD WE TRUST
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1840
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
40–60
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1840-1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6981
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Coin Value History
1840 $1 PR
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1840 $1 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR65 |
|
$103,000 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $84,000 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Seated Liberty Dollar $1 No Motto Reverse, 1840-1866 PR [Type]
![Seated Liberty Dollar $1 No Motto Reverse, 1840-1866 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/std-dollar-1858-ha-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1,675 – $110,000
1841 $1 PR
Worth: $30,000 – $210,000
1842 $1 PR
Worth: $11,000 – $120,000
1843 $1 PR
Worth: $40,000 – $150,000
1844 $1 PR
Worth: $17,500 – $132,000
1845 $1 PR
Worth: $7,500 – $180,000
1846 $1 PR
Worth: $6,200 – $126,000
1847 $1 PR
Worth: $9,000 – $84,000
1848 $1 PR
Worth: $8,000 – $162,000
1849 $1 PR
Worth: $12,000 – $200,000
1850 $1 PR
Worth: $5,500 – $74,400
1851 $1 Restrike PR
Worth: $15,000 – $93,600
1851-(O) $1 Restrike, Struck over O-Mint PR
Worth: $450,000 – $450,000
1852 $1 Original PR
Worth: $24,000 – $105,600
1852 $1 Restrike PR
Worth: $20,000 – $81,600
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-P1. Rarity-7-. Proof-61 (NGC).
$13,200
1840 $1 PR64 PCGS. CAC. OC-P1, Low R.7....
$63,000
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-P1. Rarity-7-. Proof-63 (NGC).
$21,600
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Proof-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$17,038
1840 $1 PR65 NGC. ...
$58,750
1840 $1 PR61 NGC. OC-P1, Low R.7. ...
$9,000
1840 $1 PR64 PCGS. CAC. OC-P1, Low R.7. ...
$40,800
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-P1. Rarity-7-. Proof-63 (NGC).
$22,200
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Proof-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$18,506
1840 $1 PR65 NGC. ...
$60,375
1840 $1 PR61 NGC. All proof Seated Dollars prior to 1858 are rare, and the introductory 1840 is no exception. NGC and PCGS...
$12,650
$1 1840 NGC PR64 CAC EX SWEET COLLECTION
$32,900
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Proof-63 (NGC).
$25,200
$20,060
1840 $1 PR65 NGC. ...
$69,000
$9,775
1840 $1 PR64 NGC. OC-P1, Low R.7. ...
$30,000
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$23,500
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Proof-62 (NGC).
$12,202
1840 $1 Seated Dollar PR65 NGC. ...
$74,750
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10/6/2026
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