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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. Mint mark appears at the bottom below the blow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8083
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1859
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:
1859-S
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
15,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7554
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Coin Value History
1859-S G$1 MS
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1859-S G$1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$37,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $31,000 | $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 |
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: $324 – $100,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 MS
Worth: $324 – $30,000
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS
Worth: $326 – $31,000
1856-D G$1 MS
Worth: $3,300 – $72,000
1857 G$1 MS
Worth: $324 – $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: $324 – $180,000
1858-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $90,000
1858-S G$1 MS
Worth: $339 – $48,000
1859 G$1 MS
Worth: $324 – $13,500
1859-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $33,600
1859-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $50,400
1860 G$1 MS
Worth: $324 – $31,200
1859-S G$1 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 24 in 50, 55 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 15,000...
$1,403
1859-S G$1 MS60 NGC....
$3,720
1859-S G$1 AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$4,626
1859-S Gold Dollar. EF Details--Bent (PCGS).
$720
1859-S G$1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (31/62). Mintage 15,000. ...
$1,680
1859-S G$1 MS62 PCGS....
$8,400
1859-S G$1 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (24/124). PCGS Population: (28/80). CDN: $775 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 15,000...
$750
1859-S G$1 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/46 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (16/92 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,050 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,380
1859-S G$1 XF40 ANACS. Mintage 15,000. From The Toro Collection. ...
$720
1859-S G$1 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (7/146). PCGS Population: (5/107). CDN: $390 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF35. Mi...
$372
1859-S G$1 VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (2/153). PCGS Population: (1/116). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20. Mi...
$468
1859-S G$1 MS61+ NGC. ...
$4,112
1859-S G$1 PCGS VF30
$375
1859-S G$1 --Cleaned--ICG. VG10 Details. NGC Census: (0/146). PCGS Population (0/78). Mintage: 15,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$207
$13,800
1859-S G$1 --Ex-Jewelry, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net ...
$102
1859-S Gold Dollar. AU-50 (PCGS).
$1,320
1859-S G$1 MS60 NGC....
$3,840
1859-S G$1 AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$3,000
1859-S Gold Dollar. AU Details--Obverse Damage (NGC).
$720
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