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Proof-like surfaces.
Obverse Description
Liberty facing left surrounded by 13 stars around the circumference.
Reverse Description
"1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
213907
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1849
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.672 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0484 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
13
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Open Wreath, With L
Coin Date:
1849
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
688,567
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
87502
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Request PricingLiberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 1, 1849-1854 MS [Type]
![Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 1, 1849-1854 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1849-g1-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $312 – $264,000
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, No L MS
Worth: $332 – $64,800
1849 G$1 Open Wreath, With L MS
Worth: $343 – $70,000
1849 G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $343 – $16,500
1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath MS
Worth: $1,500 – $47,500
1849-C G$1 Open Wreath MS
Worth: $155,000 – $1,500,000
1849-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,850 – $96,000
1849-O G$1 MS
Worth: $343 – $35,000
1850 G$1 MS
Worth: $343 – $66,000
1850-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,050 – $32,000
1850-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,150 – $57,600
1850-O G$1 MS
Worth: $530 – $16,800
1851 G$1 MS
Worth: $312 – $46,000
1851-C G$1 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $33,000
1851-D G$1 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
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