1857 G$1 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Gold Dollars 1849-1889

PCGS MS68

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PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 7544

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 14.30 millimeters

Weight:: 1.70 grams

Mintage:: 774,789

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $51,700 • MS68 • 08-16-2015 • Heritage Auctions

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1857 G$1

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1857 G$1 S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch)

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	1,400	R-4.8	39 / 49 TIE	62 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	600	R-5.8	35 / 49	60 / 81
65 or Better	45	R-8.6	24 / 49 TIE	36 / 81 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	1,400
60 or Better	600
65 or Better	45

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.8
60 or Better	R-5.8
65 or Better	R-8.6

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	39 / 49 TIE
60 or Better	35 / 49
65 or Better	24 / 49 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	62 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	60 / 81
65 or Better	36 / 81 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS68 PCGS grade	Dr. & Mrs. Steven Duckor Collection
2	MS67+ PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade	Dr. & Mrs. Steven Duckor Collection - anonymous collector
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
3	MS67 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade
7	MS66 PCGS grade

#1 MS68 PCGS grade

Dr. & Mrs. Steven Duckor Collection

#2 MS67+ PCGS grade

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

Dr. & Mrs. Steven Duckor Collection - anonymous collector

#3 MS67 PCGS grade

#7 MS66 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): As a date, the 1857 is one of the more common gold dollars. However, really choice uncirculated specimens are surprisingly difficult to obtain. As one can see from the data, in the 192 auction catalogues tallied only 25 uncirculated pieces were offered. Contrast this for example to the 1877 where 42 uncirculated pieces were offered, or the 1880 where 83 uncs. were offered in the 192 sales. Yet, inexplecably, the 1857 invariably sells at a common date price.