Several factors determine the value of a 1865 one-dollar coin, including the type of coin, its condition (grade), and its rarity (mintage and surviving population).
Here’s a breakdown of the value of different 1865 $1 coin types:
- Circulated condition: Value ranges from $575 to $4250.
- Uncirculated condition: Can fetch up to $77,500.
- Proof versions: Worth between $2,000 and $120,000, depending on specific attributes like cameo finish (PR CAM or DCAM).
- Circulated condition: Value ranges from $375 to $1800.
- Uncirculated condition: Can command up to $90,000.
- Proof versions: Only 25 proof sets were produced, making them extremely rare and valuable, fetching upwards of $27,500 for a PR64 Cameo graded coin according to Rare Coin Wholesalers.
- Andrew Johnson 1 Dollar Coin : A circulated 1865-1869 coin with an error is currently listed for $1200 on eBay.
- George Washington Liberty One Dollar Fantasy Commemorative Coin : A used coin is available on eBay for $23.
- Consult a professional numismatist or coin dealer: They can accurately assess the grade and authenticity of your coin.
- Research past auction results: Websites like the NGC Price Guide and Greysheet provide historical pricing data for various grades and types.
Note: Melt values (the value of the precious metal content) are significantly lower than the numismatic values listed above. For example, the melt value of a 1865 Seated Liberty Silver Dollar (0.7734 oz of silver) was $29.44 as of August 14, 2025.
How much is a dollar in 1865 worth today?
Thanks for asking. $1 in 1865 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $19.72 today, an increase of $18.72 over 160 years. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 1.88% per year between 1865 and today, producing a cumulative price increase of 1,872.18%.
How to tell if a $1 coin is valuable?
Thanks for asking. U.S. dollar coins worth money are hard to identify at a glance. Their value lies in where they were minted, their historical significance, mintage, precious metal content, whether they are error coins, and their condition.
Is Abraham Lincoln’s $1 coin rare?
The Mint released the majority of these coins into circulation. Today, you would be lucky to come across a 2010 Abraham Lincoln coin in mint condition; it’s not impossible, but these coins are rare. That said, like most presidential dollar coins, the Abraham Lincoln dollar is low-value.
Which president’s dollar coin is worth money?
The most expensive Presidential Dollar coin is the 2009 SMS William Henry Harrison with missing edge lettering, graded 69/70, which can sell for up to $2,450. The least expensive among the top valuable coins is the 2007 SMS Jefferson dollar with missing edge lettering, graded 67, valued at $600.