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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8018
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1856
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
Variety:
Upright 5
Coin Date:
1856
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,762,936
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7541
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Coin Value History
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS
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1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$37,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $20,000 | $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 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: $335 – $100,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 MS
Worth: $335 – $30,000
1856-D G$1 MS
Worth: $3,300 – $72,000
1857 G$1 MS
Worth: $335 – $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: $335 – $180,000
1858-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $90,000
1858-S G$1 MS
Worth: $345 – $48,000
1859 G$1 MS
Worth: $335 – $13,500
1859-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $33,600
1859-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $50,400
1859-S G$1 MS
Worth: $460 – $31,200
1860 G$1 MS
Worth: $335 – $31,200
1856 Gold Dollar. Upright 5. AU-58 (PCGS).
$610
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 23 in 64, 6 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$1,769
1856 G$1 Upright 5, AU50 ANACS. ...
$396
1856 G$1 Upright 5, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 84 in 62, 61 finer (10/25). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62....
$750
1856 Gold Dollar. Upright 5. EF-45 (PCGS).
$336
1856 G$1 Upright 5 AU55 NGC. ...
$408
1856 G$1 Upright 5 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/229). NGC Census: (36/449). CDN: $338 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$348
1856 Gold Dollar. Upright 5. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$288
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/102). NGC Census: (58/140). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. ...
$810
1856 Gold Dollar. Upright 5. Deadwood Collection Label. MS-60 (NGC). Retro Black Holder.
$660
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,300
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (25/23). PCGS Population: (26/33). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCG...
$1,260
G$1 1856 UPRIGHT 5 PCGS MS66
$16,450
1856 G$1 Upright 5 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (1/323). PCGS Population (0/191). ...
$188
1856 G$1 Upright 5--Ex-Jewelry, Polished--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (7/1692). PCGS Population (12/1087). Mintage: 1,...
$84
1856 G$1 Upright 5 VF35 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/100). (#7541)...
$126
1856 G$1 Upright 5 Fine15--Bent, Cleaned, Rim Damaged--ANACS, XF Details....
$115
1856 -- Upright 5, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. EF Details, Net VF ...
$77
1856 G$1 Upright 5--Damaged, Bent, Cleaned--ANACS. AU ...
$87
1856 G$1 Upright 5, AU58 NGC. CDN: $432.43 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$671
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