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1856 $1 PR

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +1.66%
$49.93
1856 $1  PR
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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: 7292
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 1856
Reverse Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DOL., IN GOD WE TRUST
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 26.73 gr
Weight (oz): 0.8594 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.7734 oz
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 38.1
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1856
Denomination: $1
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 40–60
Coinage Type: Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years: 1840-1866
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 6999
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.7734 oz +1.66%
$49.93
GSID:7292 PCGS:6999 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1856 $1 PR
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR67 CAC $93,500 $1,234
PR67 - $78,000 $1,234
PR66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR66 - $1,234 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234

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1856 $1 AU50 PCGS. OC-P1, R.5. ...
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$10,200
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1856 $1 PR60 NGC. ...
$4,888
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1856 S$1
$21,275
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1856 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-P1. Rarity-5+. Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC.
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$27,600
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1856 $1 PR62 PCGS. OC-P1, R.5. ...
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$8,100
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1856 $1 PR63 PCGS. CAC. OC-P1, High R.5. ...
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1856 $1 PR64 PCGS. CAC. ...
1856 $1 PR64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$13,512
Sold 2/1/2015
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1856 $1 PR63 PCGS. ...
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