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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:
7226
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-S
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
20,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1840–1866
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6948
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Coin Value History
1859-S $1 MS
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1859-S $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$192,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $150,000 | $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 |
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-S $1 OC-1, R.2, XF45 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 20,000. ...
$3,416
1859-S $1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU53 Details. OC-1, R.2. ...
$4,148
1859-S $1 OC-1, R.2, AU50 PCGS. ...
$4,392
1859-S $1 OC-1, R.2, MS63 PCGS. ...
$15,250
1859-S $1 OC-1, R.2, VF35 PCGS. A Top 30 Variety. PCGS Population: 27 in 35, 188 finer (10/25). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for ...
$2,400
1859-S $1 OC-1, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/231). Mintage 20,000....
$2,160
1859-S $1 AU55 CACG. OC-1, R.2....
$19,200
1859-S Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-2. AU Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$2,160
1859-S $1 OC-1, R.2, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/273). Mintage 20,000....
$1,020
1859-S 18/18 $1 OC-1, R.2, XF40 NGC. VP-001. NGC Census: (13/113). PCGS Population: (45/140). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$1,920
1859-S $1 AU58 NGC. OC-1, R.2....
$4,800
1859-S $1 MS64 NGC. OC-2, R.4....
$36,000
1859-S $1 MS61 NGC. OC-1, R.2....
$8,100
1859-S $1 Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (3/161). PCGS Population: (10/293). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 20...
$660
1859-S $1 MS60 PCGS. OC-2, R.4. Osburn-Cushing Die State a/a, with repunching visible at the bases of the 18 in the date. T...
$8,700
1859-S $1 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (5/140). PCGS Population: (9/256). CDN: $875 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 20...
$930
1859-S Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. VF-30 (PCGS).
$1,680
1859-S $1 PCGS Genuine VF Detail (Cleaned)
$695
1859-S $1 MS62 Prooflike NGC. OC-1, R.2. ...
$8,100
1859-S $1 Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/251). NGC Census: (1/141). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS Good 4...
$494
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