1852-O G$1

1853-C G$1

1853 G$1 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Gold Dollars 1849-1889

PCGS MS69

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PCGS MS68

PCGS MS67+

PCGS #:: 7521

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 12.70 millimeters

Weight:: 1.70 grams

Mintage:: 4,076,051

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $152,750 • MS69 • 01-08-2014 • Heritage Auctions

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1853 G$1

Die Varieties

1853 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	11,000	R-2.9	26 / 26	81 / 81
60 or Better	7,000	R-3.6	26 / 26	81 / 81
65 or Better	275	R-6.5	18 / 26	55 / 81

Survival Estimate
All Grades	11,000
60 or Better	7,000
65 or Better	275

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.9
60 or Better	R-3.6
65 or Better	R-6.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	26 / 26
60 or Better	26 / 26
65 or Better	18 / 26

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	81 / 81
60 or Better	81 / 81
65 or Better	55 / 81

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS69 PCGS grade	David & Sharron Akers Collection - Heritage 1/2014:5348, $152,750 - Bob R. Simpson Collection
1	MS69 PCGS grade
1	MS69 PCGS grade
4	MS68 PCGS grade	Bowers & Merena 7/2003:2419, $24,150
5	MS67+ PCGS grade	Kennedy Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5516, $21,150
5	MS67+ PCGS grade	“Driftwood” Collection
5	MS67+ PCGS grade
5	MS67+ PCGS grade	Heritage 4/2007:2195 - Heritage 1/2012:4245 - Heritage 1/2016:5517, $19,975
9	MS67 PCGS grade
9	MS67 PCGS grade

#1 MS69 PCGS grade

David & Sharron Akers Collection - Heritage 1/2014:5348, $152,750 - Bob R. Simpson Collection

#1 MS69 PCGS grade

#4 MS68 PCGS grade

Bowers & Merena 7/2003:2419, $24,150

#5 MS67+ PCGS grade

Kennedy Collection - Heritage 1/2016:5516, $21,150

#5 MS67+ PCGS grade

“Driftwood” Collection

#5 MS67+ PCGS grade

Heritage 4/2007:2195 - Heritage 1/2012:4245 - Heritage 1/2016:5517, $19,975

#9 MS67 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): The mintage indicates it and the auction data confirms it: This is far and away the most common United States gold dollar. It is readily available in all grades including gem uncirculated.

Ron Guth:

Based on Population Report data, the 1853 Gold Dollar is THE most common date of the series - by far. However, that does not mean that the quality of this date is anything special, as most of the graded coins fall into the MS62 to MS63 grade range. Having said that, there are still hundreds of MS64 and MS65 examples from which to choose. Moving from MS66 to MS69, the populations taper off significantly. For type collectors, this date offers the best value for anyone looking for a superb Gold Doillar.