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1859 G$1 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.0484 oz
$210.48
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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: 8021
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY
Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering: 1, DOLLAR, 1859
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: 1859
Denomination: G$1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 168,244
Coinage Type: Gold Dollar
Coinage Years: 1856-1889
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 7551
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1859 G$1 MS
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1859 G$1 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.0484 oz
$210.48
GSID:8021 PCGS:7551 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1859 G$1 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $16,000 $1,234
MS67 - $12,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234

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1859 G$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 87 in 58, 278 finer (7/26). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 168,244. ...
1859 G$1 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 87 in 58, 278 finer (7/26). CDN: $420 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 168,244. ...
$573
Sold 8/12/2026
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1859 Gold Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,560
Sold 3/13/2026
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1859 Gold Dollar. MS-63 (NGC).
$840
Sold 3/4/2026
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1859 G$1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 20 in 64, 17 finer (11/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 168,244. ...
1859 G$1 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: 20 in 64, 17 finer (11/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 168,244. ...
$1,037
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1859 G$1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 9 in 65, 8 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 168,244. ...
1859 G$1 MS65 NGC. NGC Census: 9 in 65, 8 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 168,244. ...
$2,074
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1859 G$1 MS62 NGC. CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 168,244. ...
1859 G$1 MS62 NGC. CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 168,244. ...
$630
Sold 12/10/2025
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1859 G$1 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (35/452). Mintage 168,244. ...
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$480
Sold 5/1/2024
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1859 G$1 -- Damaged -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 168,244....
1859 G$1 -- Damaged -- ANACS. AU50 Details. Mintage 168,244....
$312
Sold 11/29/2023
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1859 G$1 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/198). NGC Census: (112/201). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 168,2...
1859 G$1 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (40/198). NGC Census: (112/201). CDN: $460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 168,2...
$456
Sold 11/1/2023
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1859 G$1 -- Bent, Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. NGC Census: (3/412). PCGS Population: (5/323). Mintage 168,244. ...
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1859 G$1 --Cleaned, Mount Removed, Scratched--ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/340). PCGS Population (0/281). Mintage: 16...
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