During the period of 1861-1865, the United States minted Seated Liberty Silver Dollars.
- Condition: The better the condition of the coin, the higher its value.
- Mintage: Lower mintage numbers generally lead to higher value due to rarity.
- Proof vs. Business Strike: Proof coins, specially minted for collectors, typically fetch higher prices than regular business strike coins.
- Mintmark: While the Philadelphia Mint (which does not use a mintmark) produced most of the coins, coins minted at other branch mints (New Orleans, San Francisco, Carson City) are often scarcer and more valuable.
Note: Prices can vary significantly based on the factors listed above, and it is recommended to consult a professional coin dealer or reputable price guide for an accurate assessment.
- Circulated Condition: 1861 Seated Liberty Dollar : $1100 to $4750, 1862 Seated Liberty Dollar : $500 to $5400, 1863 Seated Liberty Dollar : $500 to $4350, 1864 Seated Liberty Dollar : $550 to $4650, 1865 Seated Liberty Dollar : $575 to $4250.
- Uncirculated (Mint State) Condition: Values can range into the thousands and even tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the specific year and grade.
– For example, an 1861 Seated Liberty Dollar in pristine, uncirculated condition could sell for as much as $120,000.
– An 1863 Seated Liberty Dollar in pristine, uncirculated condition could sell for as much as $130,000.
– An 1864 Seated Liberty Dollar in pristine, uncirculated condition could sell for as much as $125,000.
– An 1865 Seated Liberty Dollar in pristine, uncirculated condition could sell for as much as $77,500.
- Proof Coins: Proof coins are particularly sought after by collectors and command even higher prices, often reaching tens of thousands of dollars or more depending on the year and grade.
– For example, an 1861 proof dollar in a PR64 grade could sell for $5,720.17.
– An 1864 proof dollar in a PR64 grade could sell for $52,875.00.
– An 1865 proof dollar in a PR66 grade could sell for $17,763.52.
- Coin Dealer: Consult a reputable coin dealer for expert appraisal and valuation.
- NGC Price Guide: The NGC website offers a price guide with estimated values based on the coin’s grade.
- CoinValues.com: This website provides information on Seated Liberty Dollars and their values.
- JM Bullion: This site provides general information and approximate values for Seated Liberty Dollars.
- PriceCharting: This website provides information about the value of Seated Liberty Dollars in different conditions.
How do I know if my $1 coin is valuable?
Thanks for asking. The best way to find the value of your dollar coins is with an appraisal online or in-person. Whether in-person or online, an appraisal can have an expert look at your dollar coins and tell you exactly how much they are worth and where their value is. The choice of appraisal is totally up to you and your convenience.
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.