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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:
7208
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1859
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:
1859
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
255,700
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1840–1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6946
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Coin Value History
1859 $1 MS
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1859 $1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
| 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
1842 $1 MS
Worth: $200 – $9,000
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
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$1,098
1859 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-4. Rarity-4-. EF-45 (PCGS).
$2,135
1859 $1 OC-3, R.3, XF40 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 255,700. ...
$1,403
1859 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-2. Rarity-3. VF-35 (PCGS).
$1,020
1859 $1 OC-2, R.2, MS64 PCGS. ...
$10,800
1859 $1 OC-2, R.3, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (2/87). Mintage 255,700....
$840
1859 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-4. Rarity-4-. AU-53 (PCGS).
$2,040
1859 $1 MS62 PCGS. OC-4, Low R.4....
$4,320
1859 $1 MS63 PCGS. OC-4, Low R.4....
$5,040
1859 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-2. Rarity-3-. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,140
1859 $1 AU58+ NGC. NGC Census: (10/38 and 1/0+). PCGS Population: (9/36 and 0/2+). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58...
$2,100
1859 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-3. Rarity-3+. MS-61 (NGC).
$3,360
1859 $1 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/170). NGC Census: (0/81). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 255,700. ...
$492
1859 $1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (6/44). PCGS Population: (23/45). CDN: $1,330 Whsle. Bid for proble...
$900
1859 $1 PCGS VF25
$600
1859 $1 Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/148). NGC Census: (0/77). Mintage: 255,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$329
1859 $1 Fair 2 NGC. NGC Census: (1/75). PCGS Population (0/145). Mintage: 255,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$176
1859 $1 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/70). PCGS Population (2/102). Mintage: 255,700. Numismedia W...
$253
1859 $1 --Cleaned--VF20 ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/70). PCGS Population (0/102). Mintage: 255,700. Numismedia Wsl. ...
$374
1859 $1 --Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (2/31). PCGS Population (2/27). Mintage: 255,700. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$1,495
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