Different Liberty dollar coins have vastly different values, depending on the specific design, year, condition, and rarity.
- Flowing Hair Dollars (1794-1795): These were the first dollar coins minted in the US and are highly valuable. A 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar sold for $12,000,000 in 2013.
- Draped Bust Dollars (1795-1803): Some variations, like off-center Draped Bust Dollars, can be worth over $1,000,000.
- 1804 Dollar: These are extremely rare, with even lower-end examples fetching hundreds of thousands of dollars, and the most expensive selling for $7,680,000.
- Seated Liberty Dollars (1840-1873): Values for these range from a few hundred dollars for coins in lower grades to tens of thousands for rare, high-grade examples. For example, an 1862 Seated Liberty Dollar in circulated condition is valued between $500 and $5400, while in pristine, uncirculated condition, it could sell for as much as $68,000.
- Trade Dollars (1873-1885): In 2019, an 1885 proof Trade Dollar sold for $3,960,000.
- Morgan Dollars (1878-1904 & 1921): These are popular with collectors, with prices varying based on condition and year. The 1893-S is particularly valuable, selling for $2,086,875 in 2021. Entry-level Morgan Dollars can be found for around $30, while better condition examples may be under $50.
- Peace Dollars (1921-1928 & 1934-1935): These commemorate the end of World War I and are collected for their beauty and history.
Important considerations for valuing Liberty dollar coins:
- Condition (Grade): A coin’s condition is a major factor in determining its value, with uncirculated coins generally being more valuable than circulated ones.
- Mint Mark: The mint where the coin was produced can influence its rarity and value.
- Rarity: Coins with lower mintages or known errors tend to be more valuable.
Some Liberty dollar coins were minted with silver, and their melt value is directly related to the current price of silver and the silver content in the coin. For instance, coins with 90% silver content could be worth around $21 based on their melt value alone. However, many rare silver dollars have numismatic value far exceeding their melt price.
Note: It’s important to differentiate between official US Mint Liberty dollar coins and the private currency system known as “Liberty Dollars” (also called NORFED Liberty Dollars). The latter are not legal tender in the United States, and using them as currency is a federal crime.
Which Liberty dollar coins are worth money?
I can help with that. 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. Value: up to $10 million. …
1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. Value: up to $1.5 million. …
1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar. Value: up to $7 million. …
1836 Gobrecht Dollar. …
1870-S Seated Liberty Dollar. …
1852 Seated Liberty Dollar. …
1873-CC Trade Dollar. …
1885 Trade Dollar.
Are Liberty dollars real silver?
Thanks for asking. The Seated Liberty Dollar, minted from 1840 to 1873, is a renowned piece of American coinage history. Comprising 90% silver and 10% copper, it possesses a silver weight of approximately 0.7734 troy ounces.