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1888 G$1 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.0484 oz +1.16%
$211.35
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1888 G$1 MS
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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: 8051
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY
Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering: 1, DOLLAR, 1888
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: 1888
Denomination: G$1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 15,501
Coinage Type: Gold Dollar
Coinage Years: 1856-1889
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 7589
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1888 G$1 MS
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1888 G$1 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.0484 oz +1.16%
$211.35
GSID:8051 PCGS:7589 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1888 G$1 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS68 CAC $13,500 $1,234
MS68 - $12,000 $1,234
MS67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $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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1888 G$1 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $685 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 15,501. ...
1888 G$1 MS62 PCGS. CDN: $685 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 15,501. ...
$793
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1888 G$1 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $925 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 15,501. ...
1888 G$1 MS64 PCGS. CDN: $925 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 15,501. ...
$885
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$482
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