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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 motto IN GOD WE TRUST appears in a ribbon above the eagle's head. The mint mark appears under the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
7229
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1870
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:
Business
Diameter:
38.1
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1870-S
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
9 known
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1866–1873
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6965
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Coin Value History
1870-S $1 MS
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1870-S $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$2,880,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $2,400,000 | $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 |
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
1870-S $1 XF40 NGC. OC-1, Low R.7. ...
$420,000
$120,750
$552,000
1870-S $1 XF40 NGC. OC-1, Low R.7. ...
$324,000
1870-S $1 XF40 NGC. ...
$423,000
1870-S $1 XF40 PCGS. ...
$505,250
1870-S $1 XF40 NGC. ...
$470,000
1870-S $1 XF40 PCGS. ...
$763,750
1870-S Seated Liberty Silver Dollar. EF-40 (PCGS).
$727,375
1870-S $1 XF40 PCGS. ...
$503,125
1870-S $1 XF40 NGC. ...
$805,000
1870-S $1 NGC XF40
$414,000
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