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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:
7190
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1840
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:
1840
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
61,005
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1840–1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6926
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Coin Value History
1840 $1 MS
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1840 $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$65,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $43,000 | $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 |
1840 $1 OC-1, R.2 -- Rim Damaged -- ANACS Details. XF Details. Net VF30. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 61,005. ...
$702
1840 $1 OC-1, R.2, VF35 NGC. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 61,005. ...
$976
1840 $1 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: 22 in 50, 173 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 61,005. ...
$1,464
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-1. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$1,140
Undated 90% Silver Dollar -- Type 1 Planchet -- MS61 PCGS....
$900
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-1. VG-8 (PCGS).
$480
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-2. Fine-15 (ANACS). OH.
$600
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-1. EF-45 (NGC).
$1,200
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-1. VF-30 (NGC).
$600
1840 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-1. AU-53 (PCGS).
$3,120
Undated $1 90% Silver Dollar -- Blank Planchet -- NGC. 26.8 grams....
$720
$1 1840 PCGS MS63 CAC
$21,738
1840 $1 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (6/291). PCGS Population: (11/460). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 61,...
$432
1840 $1 AU58 NGC. OC-3, R.3. ...
$3,600
1840 $1 AU55 PCGS. OC-1, R.1. PCGS Population: (45/57). NGC Census: (37/101). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Min...
$1,860
Undated Silver Dollar Type Two Planchet, 90% Silver, MS60 PCGS. From The Fred Weinberg Collection. ...
$630
1840 $1 MS64 PCGS. CAC. OC-1, R.1. ...
$57,600
1840 $1 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/427). NGC Census: (2/282). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 61,005. ...
$720
1840 $1 MS62 NGC. OC-1, R.1. A collectible Mint State example of this first-year Seated Liberty dollar, showing mottled...
$5,520
1840 $1 -- Corroded, Cleaned -- ANACS. VF25 Details. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 61,005. ...
$264
Seated Liberty Dollar $1 No Motto Reverse, 1840–1866 MS [Type]
Worth: $200 – $162,000
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
1852 $1 Original MS
Worth: $7,500 – $156,000
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