As of May, 2024, a 1851 Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $14,000.00 and $50,000.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $55,000.00 and $300,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $76,375.00 in the 07/28/2022 by renowned auctioneer Legend Rare Coin Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 26.73 grams
Mintage: 1,300
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dollars 1840-1873

1851 Dollar (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-65300,000.00
MS-64+150,000.00
MS-64125,000.00
MS-63+100,000.00
MS-6390,000.00
MS-62+75,000.00
MS-6265,000.00
MS-6160,000.00
MS-6055,000.00
AU-58+50,000.00
AU-5845,000.00
AU-55+43,500.00
AU-5542,500.00
AU-53+41,000.00
AU-5340,000.00
AU-50+38,500.00
AU-5037,500.00
XF-45+32,500.00
XF-4530,000.00
XF-4027,500.00
VF-3525,000.00
VF-3022,500.00
VF-2521,000.00
VF-2020,000.00
F-1518,000.00
F-1217,000.00
VG-1016,000.00
VG-815,000.00
G-614,000.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State55,000.00300,000.00113,333.33
About Uncirculated37,500.0050,000.0042,250.00
Extremely Fine27,500.0032,500.0030,000.00
Fine and Very Fine17,000.0025,000.0020,583.33
Good and Very Good14,000.0016,000.0015,000.00

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1851 Liberty Seated Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1851 Dollar Restrike (Proof)N/AN/A20,000.00115,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1851 Dollar (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$150.00

Lowest Sale Price
$76,375.00

Highest Sale Price
$43,283.33

Average Sale Price
$76,375.00

Most Recent Sale Price
15

Number of Sales
$649,250.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,140.001,140.001,140.00
MS-65+57,500.0057,500.0057,500.00
MS-6435,200.0070,500.0051,235.71
MS-63150.0076,375.0043,283.33
MS-6226,400.0052,900.0041,028.08
MS-6126,400.0048,300.0036,900.00
MS-60219.0057,500.0032,274.45
AU-5828,200.0070,500.0038,181.82
AU-55173.0024,150.0012,161.50
XF-40127.00132.00129.50
VF-35127.0014,962.005,083.33
VF-2015,400.0024,850.0020,125.00
PO-1165.0032,000.0015,432.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1851 Dollar (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-63 having the highest max price $76,375.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1851 Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1851 Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 39.47% share, followed by Goldberg Auctioneers / Stack's Bowers with 11.84% / 10.53% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1851 Dollar (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers1,140.0004/12/2023
PO-1PCGSHeritage Auctions22,800.0010/09/2022
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions76,375.0007/28/2022
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions33,600.0005/08/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers38,400.0008/25/2021
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers36,000.0006/16/2021
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions38,400.0001/12/2020
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions39,600.0008/18/2019
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions26,400.0010/14/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions36,000.0001/03/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions50,525.0004/26/2017
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers34,075.0003/29/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions38,775.0001/06/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions31,725.0001/06/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions28,200.0009/20/2015
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions42,300.0005/12/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions70,500.0001/07/2015
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions41,125.0008/05/2014
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions70,500.0008/08/2013
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers29,375.0006/29/2012
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers37,950.0001/24/2012
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers345.0011/15/2011
MS-60NONEStack's Bowers29,325.0003/31/2011
MS-62PCGSStack's46,000.0011/10/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions21,850.0008/11/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions54,625.0009/11/2009
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions34,500.0004/01/2009
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena36,800.0003/01/2009
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions34,615.0001/01/2009
MS-63NGCStack's46,000.0001/01/2009
PO-1PCGSCoin Galleries165.0012/17/2008
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions27,600.0005/28/2008
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions48,875.0004/01/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions51,750.0009/27/2007
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers51,750.0009/12/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions52,900.0008/14/2006
PO-1PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities32,000.0008/11/2006
MS-60PCGSSuperior Galleries46,000.0003/30/2006
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities46,000.0003/14/2006
MS-60NONEStack's57,500.0010/19/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions54,625.0007/28/2005
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions40,250.0006/29/2005
AU-58NGCSuperior Galleries32,200.0005/29/2005
MS-60NONEStack's37,375.0003/01/2005
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers43,700.0002/23/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC41,400.0011/28/2004
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions32,200.0007/20/2004
MS-61PCGSBowers & Merena48,300.0007/01/2004
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers127.0001/28/2004
MS-63NGCSuperior Galleries48,875.0001/25/2004
MS-63NGCSuperior Galleries48,300.0009/14/2003
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries63,250.0009/14/2003
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions24,150.0007/26/2003
MS-63NGCStack's48,875.0005/14/2003
AU-58NGCSuperior Galleries37,375.0001/06/2003
AU-55NONEGoldberg Auctioneers173.0006/02/2002
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions33,350.0004/01/2002
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena36,800.0011/29/2001
VF-35NONEGoldberg Auctioneers161.0010/02/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions51,175.0008/08/2001
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers219.0005/28/2001
MS-60NONEStack's20,700.0001/01/2001
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers127.0010/02/2000
XF-40NONEGoldberg Auctioneers132.0006/07/2000
VF-20NONESotheby's15,400.0006/01/2000
AU-58PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers28,750.0002/06/2000
VF-35NONEHeritage Auctions14,962.0001/08/2000
VF-20NONEBowers & Merena24,850.0008/30/1999
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena50,600.0001/05/1999
MS-62NONEDavid Akers26,400.0005/01/1998
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena37,400.0007/28/1997
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions57,500.0006/01/1997
MS-63NGCSuperior Galleries29,700.0002/01/1997
MS-63PCGSButterfield, Johnson, & Gillio35,750.0001/01/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena35,200.0011/01/1988
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery150.0001/01/1945