When talking about rare US gold dollar coins, several stand out for their scarcity and high value.
The rarest US gold dollar coin is considered to be the 1849-C Open Wreath , according to Rare Gold Coins. Only four or five are known to exist. The finest known example of this coin (graded NGC MS63PL) sold at auction for $690,000 in July 2004, and is said to have traded for over $1 million since then.
However, when discussing the most valuable US gold coin ever sold , the title goes to the 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle , which is a $20 gold coin, not a $1 gold dollar coin. This coin holds the record for the most expensive coin sold at auction, fetching $18.9 million in 2021.
Here are some other contenders for rare and valuable US gold dollar coins:
- 1861-D Gold Dollar: This is considered the rarest Dahlonega gold dollar and is popular among collectors due to its association with the Confederacy. Only an estimated 60-80 are known to exist today.
- 1855-D Gold Dollar: This is a one-year type coin with a small mintage of 1,811. It is the only Type Two dollar from the Dahlonega mint and is considered the rarest from that mint in higher grades.
- 1875 Gold Dollar: With a mintage of only 400 business strikes, this is a very scarce coin, though more examples appear to have been saved by collectors.
It is important to remember that rarity and value are affected by factors such as mintage figures, condition, and historical significance. The prices of these coins can fluctuate depending on the market and specific examples.
