Liberty Seated Dollar | Gobrecht Dollar Guide-Pictures

Cherry Picker's List:

1836 Originals and later Restrikes are known of the Proofs.

1838 Originals and later Restrikes are known.

1839 Originals and later Restrikes are known. Many of the Proofs were released into circulation.

1851 Originals and later Restrikes are known of the Proofs.

1851-O Unique

1852 Originals and later Restrikes are known of the Proofs.

1873-S Unknown, despite a Mint Reports showing 700 coins as having been struck. None reported.

Key Dates:

1850

1854

1855

1856

1857

1861

1862

1870-CC

1870-S

1871-CC

1872-CC

1873-CC

SPECIFICATIONS-FACTS:

SEATED LIBERTY SILVER DOLLARS - GOBRECHT TYPE (1836-1839)

Designer: Obverse by Thomas Sully, reverse by Titian Peale, both executed by Christian Gobrecht

Diameter: 39 millimeters

Metal Content:

Originals - 89.2 % Silver, 10.8% Copper

Restrikes - 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight:

Originals - 416 grains (27.0 grams)

Restrikes - 412.5 grains (26.7 grams)

Edge: Plain (except for a reeded edge on one Restrike variety)

Mintmark: None (all examples of this date were struck at the Philadelphia Mint)

SEATED LIBERTY SILVER DOLLARS

NO REVERSE MOTTO (1840-1865)

The Seated Liberty Silver Dollar coin of 1840 to 1873 was the first regular issue coin of this denomination since 1803 (technically, the 1804 Dollar was struck in 1834 and restruck in the 1860s). The No Motto variety was issued between 1840 and 1866, the motto "In God We Trust" added on the reverse between 1866 and 1873 due to the Act of March 3, 1865. The Mint Act of Feb. 12, 1873 abolished the coin in favor of the Trade dollar, an act called the Crime of '73 by opponents of the legislation. (Contributed by Richard Giedroyc)

SEATED LIBERTY SILVER DOLLARS -

WITH REVERSE MOTTO (1866-1873)

Designer: Christian Gobrecht

Diameter: 38.1 millimeters

Metal Content:

Silver - 90%

Copper - 10%

Weight: 26.73 grams

Edge: Reeded

Mint mark: None (for Philadelphia) below the eagle on the reverse.

Gobrecht Type
Date/Mint Mark	Grade	Value
1836 C. Gobrecht F. in the field	G4	$4,500
1836 C. Gobrecht F. in the field	PR63	$28,000
Seated Liberty (Without Motto)
1840	AG3	$200
1841	AG3	$175
1842	AG3	$175
1843	AG3	$175
1844	AG3	$175
1845	AG3	$225
1846	AG3	$175
1846-O	AG3	$200
1847	AG3	$175
1848	AG3	$225
1849	AG3	$175
1850	AG3	$325
1850-O	AG3	$225
1851	AU58	$45,000
1852	EF40	$25,000
1853	AG3	$225
1854	AG3	$800
1855	AG3	$600
1856	AG3	$250
1857	AG3	$250
1858 Proof Only	AG3	$2,500
1861	AG3	$400
1862	AG3	$350
1863	AG3	$225
1864	AG3	$200
1865	AG3	$200
1866 Proof only	PF63	$1,500,000
(With Motto above eagle)
1866	AG3	$200
1867	AG3	$200
1868	AG3	$175
1869	AG3	$200
1870	AG3	$200
1870-CC	AG3	$350
1870-S	EF40	$500,000
1871	AG3	$175
1871-CC	AG3	$1,200
1872	AG3	$175
1872-CC	AG3	$700
1872-S	AG3	$200
1873	AG3	$175
1873-CC	AG3	$3,000
1873-S Unknown (Watch for counterfeits)
As stated before, if your date and mint is not listed, the AG3 value ranges from $175-$225 for the more common Seated Dollars. A collector should consult other publications for values in higher grades. To check what the Draped Bust Dollar recently sold for on ebay click here Ebay Completed Auctions.

The listed values are for the grade G4, except the proofs, because Seated Liberty Halves are commonly found in this condition. Coins that are damaged, scratched or cleaned in any way will be less then values listed in price guides. Also, the below values are just examples of what the date has sold for, and not what a dealer would pay for the same date, mint or grade.