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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:
7232
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1872
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:
1872-S
Denomination:
$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
9,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated dollar
Coinage Years:
1866–1873
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6970
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Coin Value History
1872-S $1 MS
Value By Grade
1872-S $1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$120,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $90,000 | $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 |
1872-S $1 OC-1, Low R.3, XF40 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 9,000. ...
$4,282
1872-S Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-3-. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,074
1872-S $1 AU50 PCGS. OC-1, Low R.3. ...
$5,856
1872-S $1 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 32 in 35, 161 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 9,000....
$3,416
1872-S $1 OC-1, Low R.3, AU53 NGC. ...
$4,636
1872-S $1 OC-1, Low R.3, VF30 PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1872-S Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-3-. MS-63 (PCGS). CMQ.
$33,600
1872-S Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-3-. VG-8 (PCGS).
$1,200
1872-S $1 OC-1, Low R.3, VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (3/130). Mintage 9,000....
$1,080
1872-S $1 OC-1, Low R.3, XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (3/6). Mintage 9,000....
$16,800
1872-S Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1, the only known dies. Rarity-3-. AU-55 (PCGS).
$6,300
1872-S $1 PCGS VF Details (Grafitti)
$630
1872-S $1 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (4/101). PCGS Population: (12/200). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 9,000...
$1,440
1872-S $1 MS62 PCGS. OC-1, Low R.3. ...
$19,200
1872-S $1 -- Holed, Scratched -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. Mintage 9,000....
$300
1872-S $1 PCGS Good-06
$700
1872-S Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1, the only known dies. Rarity-3-. Good-4 (PCGS).
$528
1872-S $1 MS61 NGC. OC-1, Low R.3. ...
$7,200
1872-S $1 Fine 15 NGC. OC-1, Low R.3. ...
$940
1872-S $1 AU58 NGC. ...
$6,462
Seated Liberty Dollar $1 No Motto Reverse, 1840–1866 MS [Type]
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
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