1851 Gold Dollar Type 1 (Liberty Head)
Gold Dollar Type 1 (Liberty Head) · 1849-1854
- Year / Mint 1851 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination $1
- Designer James B. Longacre
- Mintage 3,317,671
- Melt Value ~$194.00
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| AU53 | $730 asking | 1 |
| AU55 | $455 · $500 · $700 asking | 3 |
| AU58 | $2,275 asking | 1 |
| MS61 | $750 asking | 1 |
| MS62 | $775 · $825 asking | 2 |
| MS63 | $895 asking | 1 |
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Listings observed 2026-09-23 – 2026-10-26.
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Gold Dollar Type 1 (Liberty Head) (1849-1854)
- Denomination $1
- Designer James B. Longacre
- Composition 90% gold
- Metal content 0.0484 oz fine gold — about $195 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-10-26 metals.dev
- Weight 1.672 g
- Diameter 13 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage 3,317,671
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
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