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Obverse Description
Liberty facing left surrounded by 13 stars around the circumference.
Reverse Description
"1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
285501
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1849
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.672 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0484 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
13
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Op. Wreath, No L, Normal Stars
Variety 2:
D-1
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
688,567
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
521670
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Coin Value History
1849 G$1 Op. Wreath, No L, Normal Stars, D-1 MS
Value By Grade
1849 G$1 Op. Wreath, No L, Normal Stars, D-1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $65,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 1, 1849-1854 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 1, 1849-1854 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1849-g1-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $318 – $264,000
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, No L MS
Worth: $338 – $64,800
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L MS
Worth: $350 – $70,000
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $350 – $16,500
1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $1,500 – $47,500
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS
Worth: $155,000 – $1,500,000
1849-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,850 – $96,000
1849-O G$1 MS
Worth: $350 – $35,000
1850 G$1 MS
Worth: $350 – $66,000
1850-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,050 – $32,000
1850-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $57,600
1850-O G$1 MS
Worth: $530 – $16,800
1851 G$1 MS
Worth: $318 – $46,000
1851-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $33,000
1851-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, MS65 NGC. ...
$3,538
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (76/52)....
$3,002
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, MS66 PCGS. ...
$11,400
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, MS67+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$90,000
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, Normal Stars, MS63 NGC. ...
$1,440
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, Normal Stars, MS62 NGC. CAC. ...
$960
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, MS65+ NGC. ...
$5,246
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/2). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. ...
$3,000
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$13,200
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, MS67 PCGS. ...
$31,200
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, Normal Stars, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,320
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, Normal Stars, MS62 PCGS. ...
$940
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, MS65+ NGC....
$6,007
1849 G$1 No L, Dannreuther-1, MS64 NGC. A sharp, satiny example with semiprooflike fields, particularly on the reverse. Str...
$1,740
1849 G$1 Small Head, No L, D-1, Normal Stars, MS66 ★ NGC. ...
$9,600
1849 Gold Dollar. Open Wreath, No L. Dannreuther-1. Normal Stars. MS-67 (PCGS).
$26,400
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, Normal Stars, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,440
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, MS65 NGC. ...
$3,600
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, MS64 PCGS. ...
$1,830
1849 G$1 No L, D-1, Normal Stars, MS66 NGC. ...
$5,040
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