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Obverse Description
Indian head portrait with crown centered in the design surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Reverse Description
"1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8041
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1878
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.672 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0484 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1878
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,000
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1856-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7579
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Coin Value History
1878 G$1 MS
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1878 G$1 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$33,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 3, 1856-1889 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 3, 1856-1889 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1864-g$1-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $337 – $100,000
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 MS
Worth: $337 – $30,000
1856 G$1 Upright 5 MS
Worth: $339 – $31,000
1856-D G$1 MS
Worth: $3,300 – $72,000
1857 G$1 MS
Worth: $337 – $45,000
1857-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $15,600
1857-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,300 – $80,000
1857-S G$1 MS
Worth: $400 – $31,200
1858 G$1 MS
Worth: $337 – $180,000
1858-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $90,000
1858-S G$1 MS
Worth: $347 – $48,000
1859 G$1 MS
Worth: $337 – $13,500
1859-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $33,600
1859-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $50,400
1859-S G$1 MS
Worth: $460 – $31,200
1878 G$1 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: 34 in 61, 96 finer (10/25). CDN: $820 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3,020. ...
$1,140
1878 G$1 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/78). Mintage 3,020. ...
$1,440
1878 Gold Dollar. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$900
1878 G$1 MS65 PCGS....
$3,840
1878 G$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/133 and 0/5+). NGC Census: (18/125 and 0/3+). CDN: $680 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$750
1878 G$1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/46). NGC Census: (25/23). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 3,020....
$1,200
1878 G$1 MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,000
1878 G$1 MS67 NGC. ...
$19,200
1878 G$1 MS64 NGC. Sharp and semiprooflike, showing bright yellow-gold color with a few small marks that define the grade. ...
$1,920
1878 Gold Dollar. AU-55 (PCGS). OGH.
$840
1878 G$1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 3,020. From ...
$480
1878 G$1 --Mounts Removed, Tooled--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (1/118). PCGS Population (1/133). Mintage: 3,020. Numism...
$172
1878 G$1 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/111). NGC Census: (32/92). CDN: $820 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 3,020. ...
$1,020
1878 Gold Dollar. MS-62 (NGC).
$1,680
1878 Gold Dollar. AU Details--Bent (PCGS).
$408
1878 Gold Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS).
$4,320
1878 G$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/131). NGC Census: (18/121). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 3,020....
$810
1878 G$1 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/47). NGC Census: (25/22). CDN: $1,025 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 3,020....
$1,500
1878 G$1 MS66+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,092
1878 G$1 MS67 PCGS. CAC. ...
$27,600
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