First Year Type Coin

1849 G$1 PCGS MS63 (Open Wreath)

First year of issue and a popular variety. Appears to be quite choice for the grade.

Scarce Charlotte Gold

1849-C G$1 PCGS/CAC AU58 (Closed Wreath)

Very scarce and desirable first year of issue for both the $1 Liberty series and the entire gold denomination. Low mintage of just 11,634 coins struck this year. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.

Gold Rush Year

1849-O G$1 PCGS MS63

Better New Orleans issue from a mintage of 215,000 coins. Appears to be conservatively graded, boasting thick luster and very minimal chatter for the assigned grade.

Gold Rush Year

1849-O G$1 NGC MS63

Better New Orleans issue from a mintage of 215,000 coins. Softly lustrous and pleasant olive-gold color.

Incredible Luster

1850 G$1 NGC MS64

Original olive-gold coloration and satiny luster throughout. A popular California gold-rush era issue.

Gorgeous Near Gem

1850 G$1 PCGS MS64+

Silky smooth luster throughout with no distractions. An amazing coin to behold in-hand.

Scarce Charlotte Gold Dollar

1850-C G$1 NGC MS61

Scarce and desirable low mintage Charlotte issue. Only 6,966 coins struck, very few of which survive unmaimed, and only about 30 survive in uncirculated condition. Moderately prooflike surfaces with only one bag mark in the focal areas.

1852 G$1 PCGS MS62

1853 G$1 NGC AU Details (Cleaned)

Popular New Orleans Gold Dollar

1853-O G$1 NGC AU53

Nice affordable New Orleans mint issue.

Better Date!

1854-S G$1 NGC MS63

From a low mintage of just 14,632 pieces. A lovely bright yellow obverse center is encircled by a lovely orange periphery - the same color that dominates the reverse. A tough and underrated S-Mint gold dollar!

Scarce Date/Variety

1856-S/S G$1 NGC AU58 (Type 2, FS-501)

Just 24,600 coins were struck of this date/mint, but not all had the widely repunched mintmark like this example. Semi-prooflike fields create spectacular eye appeal on this tremendous example.

Among the Finest Known

1856-D G$1 PCGS AU58

Tiny mintage of 1,460 pieces. One of the toughest gold dollars to find, as they rarely come to the market. Excellent luster and deep orange-gold color throughout. Only 12 examples finer at both major grading services combined.

Great Type Coin

1857 G$1 PCGS AU58

Super Low Mintage

1858-S G$1 NGC MS61

Only 10,000 coins struck. This early San Francisco issue displays flashy luster and a crisp strike. Great overall eye appeal and a choice example of this rare S-Mint date. Less than a dozen examples are graded finer!

Scarce Low Mintage Gold Dollar

1859-S G$1 PCGS/CAC AU55

A pleasing AU survivor from a tiny mintage of just 15,000 coins. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.

Civil War Era Issue

1861 G$1 PCGS MS63

Civil War era gold dollar type coin.

Civil War Era Gold Dollar

1862 G$1 PCGS MS64

Civil War-era type coin. Frosty mint luster. A unique copper spot on the obverse from an improperly mixed alloy adds interest; (as minted).

Tough Date!

1866 G$1 PCGS/CAC MS65

Early type 3 gold dollar. Only 7,100 coins struck and tougher to find than one would expect. CAC pop = 2; 7 higher. Moderately prooflike fields and excellent eye appeal. Some heavy die polish lines on both sides (as minted) add interest.

Underrated Date, Low Mintage

1868 G$1 PCGS MS61

Low Mintage issue of just 10,500 coins. Semi-prooflike fields add to the appeal.

Lone Finest Known

1868 G$1 PCGS MS67 PL

Low Mintage issue of just 10,500 coins and one of only 2 recognized prooflike issues at PCGS, the other being a 66. Deeply reflective fields with no bag marks or chatter. A splash of coppery-red color at 11 o'clock on the obverse serves as the only identifier on this essentially perfect coin.

Very Low Mintage Date

1870 G$1 PCGS AU58

Low mintage issue with only 6,300 coins struck. Sunny, yellow-gold color throughout with a slight amount of prooflike qualities in the fields. A very tough and underrated date.

1874 G$1 NGC MS61

Type 3 gold dollar type coin.

Lovely Gem

1874 G$1 NGC MS65

Type 3 gold dollar type coin that is quite difficult to locate in gem grades!

Tough Date!

1876 G$1 PCGS AU58

One of only 3,200 examples struck of this issue. The fields are moderately prooflike on this highly attractive gold dollar.

Scarce Date!

1880 G$1 NGC MS67

From a scant mintage of just 1,500 pieces! Deep, dynamic luster swirls in-hand when the coin is rotated. A truly beautiful and mesmerizing example of this better date gold dollar.

Old Green Label Holder

1886 G$1 PCGS/CAC MS65 (OGH)

Scarce, low mintage issue. Just 5,000 coins struck. Carefully preserved in a PCGS old green label holder and CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.

Low Mintage Date

1889 G$1 PCGS/CAC MS67

Low mintage of 28,950 coins though the higher pop in gem grades keeps the value on par with more common dates. A truly spectacular example with dynamic, unbroken luster and incredible eye appeal. CAC clearly loved it.

Important DCAM Gold Dollar

1882 G$1 PCGS Proof 66 DCAM ex: D.L. Hansen

Bold, deep cameo mirrors and excellent eye appeal. Only a single as-minted copper spot on the obverse is noted for accuracy. It does not detract from this truly outstanding proof!

Beautiful Cameo Gem

1884 G$1 PCGS/CAC Proof 66 CAM

Stunning cameo gem, one of only 1,006 coins struck in proof format. The contrast between the watery mirrors and fully struck, frosty devices is stark. Rich golden-orange color spans both sides making for enchanting eye appeal.