As of May, 2024, a 1866 Dollar Motto in circulated condition is worth between $1,050.00 and $2,150.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2,550.00 and $85,000.00, 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 $37,500.00 in the 03/01/1980 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Ruddy, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 26.73 grams
Mintage: 725
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dollars 1836-1873

1866 Dollar Motto (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6885,000.00
MS-67+65,000.00
MS-6757,500.00
MS-66+31,500.00
MS-6630,000.00
MS-65+21,500.00
MS-6520,500.00
MS-64+11,500.00
MS-645,750.00
MS-63+5,000.00
MS-634,500.00
MS-62+4,150.00
MS-623,850.00
MS-613,400.00
MS-602,550.00
AU-58+2,150.00
AU-582,000.00
AU-55+1,750.00
AU-551,600.00
AU-53+1,450.00
AU-531,300.00
AU-50+1,225.00
AU-501,150.00
XF-45+1,100.00
XF-451,050.00

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 State2,550.0085,000.0023,446.67
About Uncirculated1,150.002,150.001,578.13
Extremely Fine1,050.001,100.001,075.00

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 1866 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1866 Dollar No Motto, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A1,500,000.002,250,000.00
1866 Dollar Motto (Regular Strike)300.003,250.003,500.00250,000.00
1866 Dollar Motto, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,850.00185,000.00
1866 Dollar Motto, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3,250.00115,000.00

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.

1866 Dollar Motto (Proof) – 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

$20.00

Lowest Sale Price
$10,925.00

Highest Sale Price
$4,997.09

Average Sale Price
$4,440.00

Most Recent Sale Price
81

Number of Sales
$404,764.38

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6723,575.0023,575.0023,575.00
MS-662,035.0021,850.0016,431.54
MS-657.0037,500.0011,629.05
MS-6420.0010,925.004,997.09
MS-631,323.0012,100.003,101.68
MS-621,495.003,525.002,497.35
MS-611,035.002,880.001,932.92
MS-60920.002,367.631,551.13
AU-581,440.001,762.501,600.83
AU-551,140.002,100.001,520.00
AU-50690.003,300.001,593.80
PO-11,080.009,200.003,225.13

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1866 Dollar Motto (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65 having the highest max price $37,500.00.

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 1866 Dollar Motto (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1866 Dollar Motto (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 49.11% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's with 15.18% / 7.59% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1866 Dollar Motto (Proof) 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-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,440.0004/24/2023
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC5,759.0003/26/2023
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,080.0002/12/2023
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers5,520.0009/28/2022
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0008/31/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0008/28/2022
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0007/27/2022
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0007/25/2022
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,600.0007/25/2022
AU-55PCGSStack's Bowers2,100.0004/13/2022
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,950.0004/10/2022
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers3,600.0008/25/2021
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0005/12/2021
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions7,800.0004/25/2021
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers3,120.0003/31/2021
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions2,160.0009/20/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,840.0008/11/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,560.0003/25/2020
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,140.0002/23/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,040.0012/07/2019
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,310.0008/18/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,320.0006/09/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,600.0004/28/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0001/14/2019
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions13,200.0009/09/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,400.0008/19/2018
MS-62PCGSScotsman2,990.0007/27/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0004/29/2018
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0002/22/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0002/22/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions3,840.0002/22/2018
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,080.0001/03/2018
MS-64NGCBonham's4,212.0009/05/2017
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,527.5006/08/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,230.0004/26/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,700.0004/26/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,050.0004/04/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,465.0010/31/2016
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions2,173.7509/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0008/10/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16,450.0006/08/2016
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions19,975.0004/27/2016
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers6,462.5003/30/2016
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0003/30/2016
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers4,465.0003/30/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5012/03/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,462.5010/28/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,170.0009/20/2015
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions2,367.6310/08/2014
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers3,525.0006/28/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,705.8804/23/2014
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,818.7502/27/2014
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections3,355.0002/09/2014
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers5,005.5011/08/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions18,800.0008/08/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16,450.0004/24/2013
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/24/2013
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions2,233.0004/24/2013
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,600.0009/30/2012
MS-62PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0002/01/2012
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers8,625.0011/15/2011
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers6,325.0011/15/2011
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers4,600.0008/15/2011
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers1,093.0008/13/2011
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0001/05/2011
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions18,400.0012/02/2010
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0009/22/2010
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,456.0009/22/2010
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions16,100.0008/11/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions19,550.0008/11/2010
PO-1NGCBowers & Merena9,200.0006/17/2010
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena5,463.0005/03/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,645.0004/28/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/06/2010
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,565.0008/06/2009
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena21,850.0008/05/2009
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0007/31/2009
MS-62NONEStack's1,955.0003/01/2009
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions17,250.0003/01/2009
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,401.0012/04/2008
MS-62NONEStack's1,852.0010/01/2008
AU-50NONEStack's1,409.0010/01/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0007/30/2008
MS-65NGCStack's9,488.0007/10/2008
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions20,700.0004/01/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,060.0001/09/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,955.0001/09/2008
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena8,165.0001/08/2008
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0001/01/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,313.0011/06/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,788.0009/27/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0008/08/2007
MS-60ANACSSuperior Galleries1,035.0005/01/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0005/01/2007
MS-63NONEStack's4,830.0003/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0003/01/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0001/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions13,225.0001/01/2007
MS-60ANACSSuperior Galleries1,840.0011/16/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0010/24/2006
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0010/24/2006
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0009/13/2006
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena4,025.0008/16/2006
MS-63PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,875.0008/11/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,991.0006/01/2006
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries6,037.0003/30/2006
MS-63ANACSScotsman2,329.0002/17/2006
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC3,163.0002/06/2006
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions9,200.0001/05/2006
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0001/04/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,100.0009/07/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0007/27/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,888.0007/27/2005
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions1,840.0007/27/2005
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,725.0007/27/2005
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena2,818.0007/25/2005
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,428.0007/25/2005
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena8,625.0007/01/2005
MS-64PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities6,325.0006/23/2005
MS-62PCGSStack's2,875.0006/13/2005
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,955.0006/02/2005
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities6,900.0003/08/2005
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0002/23/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/12/2005
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries5,750.0001/11/2005
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,715.0001/09/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0009/09/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0008/18/2004
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena5,750.0008/14/2004
MS-62PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities1,840.0003/09/2004
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0001/31/2004
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries4,140.0001/25/2004
AU-50NONEStack's1,495.0001/21/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,898.0001/07/2004
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries4,800.0001/06/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0011/07/2003
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions920.0007/26/2003
MS-65NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities12,650.0007/25/2003
AU-50NONECoin Galleries1,390.0004/23/2003
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena4,025.0003/13/2003
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena9,775.0001/01/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,140.0010/08/2002
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers10,350.0009/23/2002
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,830.0009/22/2002
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena6,325.0009/22/2002
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions23,575.0009/01/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0004/25/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,910.0004/01/2002
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers10,925.0002/18/2002
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries3,680.0001/09/2002
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0008/08/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions1,323.0008/08/2001
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries4,571.0006/07/2001
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,243.0005/28/2001
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,035.0005/28/2001
AU-50NONEStack's1,380.0005/09/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0005/01/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,335.0005/01/2001
MS-64NGCGoldberg Auctioneers633.0002/16/2001
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,265.0002/16/2001
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,415.0002/01/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,485.0001/04/2001
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions978.0011/16/2000
AU-50NONEStack's834.0010/17/2000
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers10,350.0010/02/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,910.0010/01/2000
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena2,990.0008/09/2000
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,610.0006/22/2000
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0005/04/2000
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/04/2000
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena690.0003/23/2000
MS-65PCGSSotheby's13,200.0011/01/1999
MS-66NGCSotheby's13,200.0011/01/1999
MS-65NGCGoldberg Auctioneers8,625.0009/19/1999
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries2,185.0009/19/1999
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena3,565.0008/09/1999
MS-64NONESuperior Galleries4,485.0005/01/1999
MS-64PCGSKingswood Galleries4,730.0004/28/1999
MS-61PCGSBowers & Merena1,610.0003/18/1999
MS-61NONEHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/11/1999
MS-64NGCSuperior Galleries4,140.0002/08/1999
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0002/01/1999
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0001/05/1999
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena6,900.0001/05/1999
MS-62PCGSStack's3,410.0010/01/1998
MS-61NONEBowers & Merena1,035.0009/14/1998
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena11,500.0008/03/1998
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions4,025.0008/01/1998
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,242.0008/01/1998
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0008/01/1998
MS-63NGCStack's2,640.0006/09/1998
MS-65NONEHeritage Auctions5,290.0006/01/1998
MS-64NONEDavid Akers6,050.0005/01/1998
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,430.0003/05/1998
AU-50NONEStack's1,760.0003/01/1998
MS-60NONESuperior Galleries1,375.0002/01/1998
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/09/1998
MS-63NGCStack's1,980.0012/01/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena3,410.0011/13/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,980.0011/13/1997
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena20,350.0007/28/1997
MS-61PCGSBowers & Merena1,870.0005/30/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena2,090.0005/30/1997
MS-65PCGSStack's8,800.0005/06/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena12,100.0004/01/1997
AU-50NONESpink America3,300.0010/01/1996
MS-66NONESuperior Galleries2,035.0009/16/1996
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena2,640.0008/01/1996
MS-64PCGSSuperior Galleries3,960.0005/27/1996
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena4,620.0011/13/1995
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,695.0008/16/1995
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,090.0008/16/1995
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena9,350.0005/01/1995
MS-64NONEStack's10,450.0010/01/1992
MS-64NONEDavid Akers4,620.0008/11/1990
MS-65NONEStack's22,000.0008/10/1990
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena6,820.0011/01/1988
MS-63NONEStack's5,280.0001/01/1984
MS-65NONEBowers & Ruddy37,500.0003/01/1980
MS-64NONENumismatic Gallery20.0001/01/1945
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl7.0006/01/1941