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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:
7192
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1842
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOLLAR
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
26.73 gr
Weight (oz):
0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.7734 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1842
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
184,618
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1840–1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6928
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1842 $1 MS
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1842 $1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $9,000 | $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 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Seated Liberty Dollar $1 No Motto Reverse, 1840–1866 MS [Type]
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Worth: $200 – $162,000
1840 $1 MS
Worth: $225 – $54,000
1841 $1 MS
Worth: $220 – $90,000
1843 $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $18,000
1844 $1 MS
Worth: $220 – $95,000
1845 $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $60,000
1846 $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $75,000
1846-O $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $84,000
1847 $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $65,000
1848 $1 MS
Worth: $325 – $169,000
1849 $1 MS
Worth: $220 – $102,000
1850 $1 MS
Worth: $650 – $35,000
1850-O $1 MS
Worth: $220 – $150,000
1851 $1 Original MS
Worth: $5,500 – $144,000
1852 $1 Original MS
Worth: $7,500 – $156,000
1842 $1 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: 78 in 53, 284 finer (7/26). CDN: $1,260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 184,618. ...
$1,464
1842 $1 AU55 PCGS. CDN: $1,522.50 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 184,618. ...
$2,135
1842 $1 AU58 CACG. Mintage 184,618. ...
$3,294
1842 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-7. Rarity-2. Misplaced 2. AU Details--Rim Damage (PCGS).
$976
1842 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$600
1842 $1 AU50 PCGS. CDN: $1,155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 184,618. ...
$1,403
1842 $1 OC-4, R.1, XF40 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 184,618. ...
$1,098
1842 $1 OC-4, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF Details, Net Fine 12. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 184,618. ...
$598
1842 $1 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: 45 in 35, 617 finer (3/26). CDN: $675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 184,618. ...
$750
1842 $1 XF45 PCGS. CDN: $880 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 184,618. ...
$1,007
1842 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-3. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$750
1842 $1 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/969 and 0/14+). Mintage 184,618. ...
$540
1842 $1 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (61/872). Mintage 184,618. ...
$516
1842 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-3. Rarity-2. MS-62 (PCGS).
$3,240
1842 $1 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. OC-2, R.1....
$22,800
1842 $1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. Mintage 184,618....
$276
1842 $1 Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (5/711). PCGS Population: (12/1011). CDN: $290 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 184...
$288
1842 $1 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (3/710). PCGS Population: (5/1020). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 184,...
$336
1842 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-2. Rarity-1. MS-63 (PCGS).
$5,520
1842 $1 VG10 ANACS. Mintage 184,618. ...
$360
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