Design and Specifications of the Liberty Seated Dollar

The Liberty Seated Dollar was introduced in 1836 as part of a redesign of American coinage. It replaced the Draped Bust dollar and represented a shift towards more allegorical designs. The series faced challenges due to fluctuating silver prices and the Civil War, leading to various modifications throughout its run.
Weight 26.73 grams
Diameter 38.1 mm
Mint Marks Philadelphia (no mark), New Orleans (O), Carson City (CC), San Francisco (S)
Composition 90% silver, 10% copper
Obverse Design Seated Liberty figure holding a shield and liberty pole with cap, designed by Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Design Eagle with outstretched wings, designed by Christian Gobrecht
Years of Minting 1836-1873

Collectibility and Rare Varieties

The condition of Liberty Seated Dollars significantly impacts their value, with uncirculated specimens commanding substantial premiums. Varieties such as the 1866 No Motto and 1870-S Seated Liberty Dollar are extremely rare and valuable. Additionally, proof issues and specimens with deep cameo contrast are highly prized by collectors.
1851 Philadelphia Only 1,300 minted; extremely rare and valuable
1852 Philadelphia Just 1,100 minted; highly sought after by collectors
1873-CC Carson City Last year of issue, low mintage of 2,300; very scarce
1870-S San Francisco Only 15 known examples; one of the rarest U.S. coins

Explore Liberty Seated Dollar Values by Year

1836 1839 1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850 1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873

Most Valuable Liberty Seated Dollar

This section highlights the most valuable coins in the series, based on PCGS price guides. The table shows price ranges for each coin in various conditions.

Coin Name Circulated Price Uncirculated Price
1865 Dollar (Regular Strike) $500.00 – $6,000.00 –
1851 Dollar (Regular Strike) $14,000.00 – $50,000.00 –
1871 Dollar (Regular Strike) $200.00 – $2,500.00 –
1861 Dollar (Regular Strike) $800.00 – $9,000.00 –
1872 Dollar (Regular Strike) $200.00 – $2,500.00 –
1841 Dollar (Regular Strike) $350.00 – $4,000.00 –
1862 Dollar (Regular Strike) $900.00 – $8,250.00 –
1870-S Dollar (Regular Strike) $750,000.00 – $1,850,000.00 –
1847 Dollar (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $3,000.00 –
1842 Dollar (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $2,500.00 –
1873 Dollar Seated (Regular Strike) $200.00 – $4,250.00 –
1850 Dollar (Regular Strike) $650.00 – $7,000.00 –
1864 Dollar (Regular Strike) $500.00 – $8,000.00 –
1843 Dollar (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $2,750.00 –
1845 Dollar (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $5,000.00 –
1840 Dollar (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $6,000.00 –
1844 Dollar (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $6,500.00 –
1846 Dollar (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $2,100.00 –
1857 Dollar (Regular Strike) $1,000.00 – $6,750.00 –
1863 Dollar (Regular Strike) $800.00 – $6,500.00 –
1836 Dollar J-60, Gobrecht Original (Proof) $6,500.00 – $25,750.00 –
1860 Dollar (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $3,250.00 –
1870 Dollar (Regular Strike) $200.00 – $2,500.00 –
1871 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $2,850.00 – $42,500.00
1865 Dollar (Proof) $1,550.00 – $3,000.00 –
1872-S Dollar (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $15,000.00 –
1860-O Dollar (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $2,100.00 –
1853 Dollar (Regular Strike) $500.00 – $5,250.00 –
1869 Dollar (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $3,250.00 –
1848 Dollar (Regular Strike) $600.00 – $6,500.00 –
1847 Dollar (Proof) – $15,000.00 – $65,000.00
1870-CC Dollar (Regular Strike) $900.00 – $25,000.00 –
1859 Dollar (Regular Strike) $650.00 – $4,500.00 –
1862 Dollar (Proof) $1,800.00 – $3,000.00 –
1854 Dollar (Regular Strike) $4,500.00 – $15,000.00 –
1868 Dollar (Regular Strike) $500.00 – $4,250.00 –
1844 Dollar (Proof) $3,500.00 – $13,500.00 –
1839 Dollar Original (Proof) $25,000.00 – $45,500.00 –
1856 Dollar (Regular Strike) $650.00 – $9,500.00 –
1858 Dollar (Proof) $8,000.00 – $10,000.00 –
1864 Dollar (Proof) $1,500.00 – $3,000.00 –
1855 Dollar (Regular Strike) $750.00 – $15,500.00 –
1841 Dollar (Proof) – $80,000.00 – $130,000.00
1842 Dollar (Proof) – $20,000.00 – $95,000.00
1846-O Dollar (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $6,500.00 –
1850-O Dollar (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $12,500.00 –
1859-O Dollar (Regular Strike) $250.00 – $2,100.00 –
1866 Dollar Motto (Regular Strike) $300.00 – $3,250.00 –
1849 Dollar (Regular Strike) $350.00 – $3,000.00 –
1851 Dollar Restrike (Proof) – $20,000.00 – $115,000.00
1863 Dollar (Proof) $1,800.00 – $3,000.00 –
1873-CC Dollar Seated (Regular Strike) $15,000.00 – $150,000.00 –
1868 Dollar (Proof) $950.00 – $2,100.00 –
1859-S Dollar (Regular Strike) $650.00 – $10,000.00 –
1843 Dollar (Proof) $11,000.00 –
1845 Dollar (Proof) $3,500.00 – $11,500.00 –
1871 Dollar (Proof) $950.00 – $2,100.00 –
1840 Dollar (Proof) $6,850.00 – $9,750.00 –
1867 Dollar (Regular Strike) $400.00 – $4,750.00 –
1871-CC Dollar (Regular Strike) $3,500.00 – $90,000.00 –
1872-CC Dollar (Regular Strike) $1,500.00 – $25,000.00 –
1848 Dollar (Proof) $4,500.00 – $10,000.00 –
1854 Dollar (Proof) – $13,250.00 – $80,000.00
1857 Dollar (Proof) $2,750.00 – $4,000.00 –
1861 Dollar (Proof) $2,750.00 – $3,000.00 –
1866 Dollar Motto (Proof) $1,050.00 – $2,150.00 –
1872 Dollar (Proof) $1,000.00 – $2,100.00 –
1873 Dollar Seated, DCAM (Proof) – $3,250.00 – $125,000.00
1849 Dollar (Proof) $15,000.00 –
1853 Dollar Restrike (Proof) $14,000.00 – $20,000.00 –
1855 Dollar (Proof) – $10,000.00 – $70,000.00
1856 Dollar (Proof) $4,500.00 – $5,000.00 –
1867 Dollar (Proof) $1,075.00 – $2,100.00 –
1858 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $16,000.00 – $80,000.00
1861 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $4,000.00 – $65,000.00
1872 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $2,850.00 – $75,000.00
1836 Dollar J-60 Original, Medal Alignment (Proof) $6,500.00 – $25,750.00 –
1852 Dollar (Regular Strike) $30,000.00 – $47,500.00 –
1846 Dollar (Proof) $9,750.00 – $12,500.00 –
1850 Dollar (Proof) – $12,750.00 – $95,000.00
1852 Dollar Original (Proof) – $85,000.00 – $175,000.00
1852 Dollar Restrike (Proof) – $26,500.00 – $85,000.00
1859 Dollar (Proof) $1,800.00 – $3,000.00 –
1860 Dollar (Proof) $2,350.00 – $3,000.00 –
1866 Dollar No Motto, CAM (Proof) – $1,500,000.00 – $2,250,000.00
1869 Dollar (Proof) $1,200.00 – $2,100.00 –
1870 Dollar (Proof) $950.00 – $2,100.00 –
1873 Dollar Seated (Proof) $1,000.00 – $2,100.00 –
1857 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike) – $12,500.00 – $17,500.00
1868 Dollar MPD FS-301 (Regular Strike) – $7,500.00
1869 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike) – $10,000.00
1869 Dollar MPD & RPD FS-301 (Regular Strike) – $6,000.00
1871 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike) – $4,500.00 – $6,000.00
1840 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $47,500.00 – $105,000.00
1843 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $21,000.00 – $67,500.00
1844 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $87,500.00 – $160,000.00
1845 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $47,500.00 – $70,000.00
1846 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $37,500.00 – $65,000.00
1850 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $52,500.00 – $100,000.00
1851 Dollar Restrike, CAM (Proof) – $26,000.00 – $105,000.00
1851 Dollar Restrike, DCAM (Proof) – $27,500.00 – $65,000.00
1852 Dollar Restrike, CAM (Proof) – $52,500.00 – $75,000.00
1853 Dollar Restrike, CAM (Proof) – $85,000.00 – $135,000.00
1854 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $17,500.00 – $70,000.00
1855 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $15,000.00 – $115,000.00
1856 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $17,500.00 – $170,000.00
1857 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $12,500.00 – $95,000.00
1859 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $4,000.00 – $107,500.00
1859 Dollar, DCAM (Proof) – $35,000.00 – $72,500.00
1860 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $4,000.00 – $107,500.00
1860 Dollar, DCAM (Proof) – $37,500.00
1862 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $4,000.00 – $52,500.00
1862 Dollar, DCAM (Proof) – $7,250.00 – $47,500.00
1863 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $4,000.00 – $165,000.00
1863 Dollar, DCAM (Proof) – $7,000.00 – $20,000.00
1864 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $4,000.00 – $62,500.00
1865 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $4,000.00 – $107,500.00
1865 Dollar, DCAM (Proof) – $7,000.00 – $67,500.00
1866 Dollar Motto, CAM (Proof) – $2,850.00 – $185,000.00
1866 Dollar Motto, DCAM (Proof) – $3,250.00 – $115,000.00
1867 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $2,850.00 – $72,500.00
1867 Dollar, DCAM (Proof) – $3,250.00 – $57,500.00
1868 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $2,850.00 – $110,000.00
1868 Dollar, DCAM (Proof) – $8,000.00 – $120,000.00
1869 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $2,850.00 – $110,000.00
1869 Dollar, DCAM (Proof) – $3,250.00 – $125,000.00
1870 Dollar, CAM (Proof) – $2,850.00 – $110,000.00

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