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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. The mint mark appears under the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7225
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-O
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
360,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1840–1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6947
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Coin Value History
1859-O $1 MS
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1859-O $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $56,000 | $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
1859-O $1 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 66 in 30, 1157 finer (6/26). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 360,000...
$732
1859-O $1 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 15 in 20, 1244 finer (5/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 360,000...
$641
1859-O Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-1. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,464
1859-O $1 -- Corroded, Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VG10 Details. Mintage 360,000. ...
$366
1859-O $1 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 33 in 15, 1259 finer (4/26). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 3...
$702
1859-O $1 MS63 PCGS. OC-3, R.2. ...
$5,490
1859-O Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-1. Fine-12 (NGC).
$537
1859-O $1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: 65 in 55, 419 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 360,000. ...
$1,380
1859-O $1 -- Cleaned, Retoned -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. Mintage 360,000....
$660
1859-O $1 MS60 NGC. OC-5, R.4. Ex: Dick Osburn Collection. Osburn-Cushing Die State b/b. The OC-5 die pair is the scarces...
$1,740
1859-O $1 OC-1, R.1, MS64 PCGS....
$6,900
1859-O Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-2. Rarity-1. EF-45 (PCGS).
$840
1859-O Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-2. Rarity-1. MS-62 (NGC).
$2,880
1859-O $1 OC-1, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/1166 and 0/18+). Mintage 360,000....
$540
1859-O Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-5. Rarity-4. EF-40 (PCGS).
$720
1859-O $1 MS61 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (19/52). Mintage 360,000. ...
$2,880
1859-O $1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (77/509). Mintage 360,000. ...
$1,500
1859-O $1 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (56/1025 and 0/17+). NGC Census: (13/662 and 0/7+). CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$720
1859-O $1 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (54/465). PCGS Population: (55/671). CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 360,00...
$1,020
1859-O $1 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (6/758). PCGS Population: (11/1249). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 3...
$312
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