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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $1 Gold – Type 2 (1854–1856) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 4 distinct entries with CPG® values between $390.00 and $207,500.00.
The Gold Dollar denomination was struck from 1849 to 1889 and over that 40 year period we saw 3 different design types produced. This denomination also happened to be the smallest piece of gold coinage in size ever created by the U.S. Mint. The Coinage Act of 1849 included production of the popularly known Double Eagle but also the Gold Dollars. The reason for this act that resulted in the minting of these new gold coins was the famous California gold rush. The U.S. government felt why not use this newly found gold as currency. This new Gold Dollar was desi...

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  $1 Gold – Type 2 (1854–1856) Value Range Favorite
$1 Gold – Type 2 (1854–1856) Value Range  
1855 G$1 Type 2 MS
$475
-
$150,000
$475 - $150,000
1855-C G$1 Type 2 MS
$2,250
-
$48,000
$2,250 - $48,000
1855-D G$1 Type 2 MS
$7,000
-
$207,500
$7,000 - $207,500
1855-O G$1 Type 2 MS
$390
-
$66,000
$390 - $66,000
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $1 Gold – Type 2 (1854–1856) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 4 distinct entries with CPG® values between $390.00 and $207,500.00.
The Gold Dollar denomination was struck from 1849 to 1889 and over that 40 year period we saw 3 different design types produced. This denomination also happened to be the smallest piece of gold coinage in size ever created by the U.S. Mint. The Coinage Act of 1849 included production of the popularly known Double Eagle but also the Gold Dollars. The reason for this act that resulted in the minting of these new gold coins was the famous California gold rush. The U.S. government felt why not use this newly found gold as currency. This new Gold Dollar was desi...

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use