As of May, 2024, a 1871 Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $950.00 and $2,100.00, 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 $53,188.00 in the 01/01/2007 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 38.10 millimeters
Weight: 26.73 grams
Mintage: 960
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Liberty Seated Dollars 1836-1873

1871 Dollar (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-6622,500.00
MS-65+18,500.00
MS-6514,500.00
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+2,100.00
AU-581,850.00
AU-55+1,600.00
AU-551,500.00
AU-53+1,325.00
AU-531,250.00
AU-50+1,225.00
AU-501,200.00
XF-45+975.00
XF-45950.00

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 State2,550.0085,000.0022,346.67
About Uncirculated1,200.002,100.001,506.25
Extremely Fine950.00975.00962.50

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 1871 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1871 Dollar (Regular Strike)200.002,500.002,750.00125,000.00
1871-CC Dollar (Regular Strike)3,500.0090,000.00100,000.00350,000.00
1871 Dollar, PL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,500.006,000.00
1871 Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A2,850.0042,500.00
1871 Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A3,250.00200,000.00

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.

1871 Dollar (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

$2,990.00

Lowest Sale Price
$14,300.00

Highest Sale Price
$5,294.69

Average Sale Price
$3,995.00

Most Recent Sale Price
45

Number of Sales
$238,261.25

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6728,200.0053,188.0041,761.00
MS-66+52,875.0052,875.0052,875.00
MS-6612,937.0017,825.0015,258.25
MS-654.6520,700.009,740.03
MS-64+34,500.0034,500.0034,500.00
MS-642,990.0014,300.005,294.69
MS-6312.0020,900.003,213.70
MS-62978.002,938.002,029.68
MS-611,150.002,280.001,799.75
MS-60675.002,585.001,480.00
AU-58512.721,645.001,285.33
AU-551,050.001,560.001,323.50
AU-531,035.001,035.001,035.00
AU-50575.002,640.001,197.66
XF-45805.00805.00805.00
PO-1690.001,725.001,255.94

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1871 Dollar (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $53,188.00.

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 1871 Dollar (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1871 Dollar (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 58.77% share, followed by Bowers & Merena / Stack's Bowers with 10.96% / 8.77% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1871 Dollar (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-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,880.0009/17/2023
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers15,600.0003/29/2023
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions3,995.0002/23/2023
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions4,320.0002/12/2023
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,080.0011/09/2022
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0009/28/2022
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions2,280.0008/28/2022
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0007/25/2022
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0007/25/2022
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions1,560.0006/22/2022
AU-50PCGSStack's Bowers1,140.0006/17/2022
MS-60PCGSStack's Bowers1,440.0004/13/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers3,480.0008/25/2021
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,200.0007/15/2021
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0004/28/2021
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers2,880.0003/31/2021
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,480.0002/25/2021
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,500.0004/26/2020
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions1,050.0002/23/2020
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions960.0012/07/2019
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,320.0008/18/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,520.0007/14/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,280.0004/28/2019
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0012/19/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,440.0010/14/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,920.0008/19/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/19/2018
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0007/15/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0006/17/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,200.0004/29/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,800.0003/21/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0002/22/2018
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,880.0002/22/2018
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,800.0002/22/2018
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,700.0003/29/2017
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers5,405.0003/29/2017
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,938.7501/04/2017
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,462.5001/04/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,760.0001/04/2017
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions998.7509/07/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0009/07/2016
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,406.2508/10/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions5,875.0006/08/2016
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0004/27/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions1,351.2502/04/2016
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/06/2016
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5010/28/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions15,862.5010/28/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,347.5009/20/2015
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions3,525.0009/20/2015
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5006/07/2015
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,582.5004/26/2015
AU-55PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,450.0001/11/2015
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers7,050.0008/08/2014
MS-62PCGSStack's Bowers2,232.5006/28/2014
AU-58ANACSGreat Collections512.7205/11/2014
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions52,875.0004/23/2014
MS-64PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions8,625.0012/19/2013
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0011/15/2013
MS-64ANACSScotsman2,990.0010/18/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions28,200.0008/08/2013
AU-50NGCGreat Collections1,485.0007/28/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,732.0007/11/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions39,656.0004/24/2013
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions969.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,700.0003/21/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections5,775.0002/10/2013
AU-58PCGSHeritage Auctions1,528.0001/09/2013
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,817.5011/16/2012
AU-55PCGSHeritage Auctions1,234.0010/15/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0009/06/2012
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,938.0009/06/2012
MS-64ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers3,680.0005/31/2012
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions14,950.0004/18/2012
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/03/2012
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers3,738.0011/15/2011
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers4,600.0011/15/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers10,350.0011/15/2011
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,300.0009/07/2011
MS-61PCGSStack's Bowers1,840.0008/13/2011
PO-1NGCStack's Bowers690.0008/13/2011
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers4,025.0006/14/2011
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers9,775.0006/14/2011
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions1,035.0004/27/2011
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions575.0003/17/2011
MS-60ANACSHeritage Auctions1,725.0002/03/2011
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,610.0002/03/2011
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions805.0001/05/2011
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,220.0001/05/2011
MS-60NCSHeritage Auctions863.0010/27/2010
MS-60PCGSStack's1,754.0009/30/2010
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0008/11/2010
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0008/11/2010
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0004/28/2010
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions3,450.0004/28/2010
AU-50NONEStack's1,898.0003/02/2010
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions2,198.0012/03/2009
MS-63NGCBowers & Merena3,168.0011/13/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,255.0008/05/2009
MS-62NONEStack's2,300.0007/01/2009
MS-60NONEScotsman2,530.0007/01/2009
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena4,399.0003/01/2009
MS-61PCGSBowers & Merena2,070.0003/01/2009
AU-50NCSBowers & Merena1,093.0003/01/2009
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions1,668.0002/01/2009
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/01/2009
MS-63NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,105.0009/08/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/30/2008
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0007/30/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,035.0007/30/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions46,000.0007/01/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0005/28/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0005/28/2008
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions2,300.0005/28/2008
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions2,875.0002/13/2008
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/09/2008
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions2,760.0011/29/2007
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0011/28/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,313.0008/08/2007
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions5,750.0003/01/2007
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions690.0001/09/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions53,188.0001/01/2007
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,725.0001/01/2007
AU-50NCSSuperior Galleries920.0011/16/2006
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,450.0010/24/2006
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions12,650.0010/24/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,169.0009/13/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions6,325.0008/13/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/07/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions6,325.0006/01/2006
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries2,185.0003/30/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/04/2006
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions1,955.0009/21/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions4,807.0009/21/2005
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/27/2005
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena7,188.0007/01/2005
MS-62NGCDavid Lawrence RC1,610.0006/27/2005
AU-50PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers978.0006/01/2005
MS-64+NONEStack's34,500.0003/01/2005
AU-50PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/12/2005
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC4,600.0011/28/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0010/13/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions8,050.0009/09/2004
MS-64NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities3,680.0008/15/2004
MS-63PCGSScotsman2,300.0007/30/2004
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions1,425.0007/14/2004
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions9,488.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena5,175.0005/04/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions7,475.0003/25/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,105.0003/25/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,794.0001/31/2004
MS-66NGCSuperior Galleries14,375.0001/25/2004
MS-63PCGSScotsman2,243.0001/23/2004
MS-65NGCAmerican Numismatic Rarities9,200.0001/05/2004
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions3,565.0011/07/2003
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions1,495.0011/07/2003
MS-63NONEScotsman2,300.0010/16/2003
MS-62NGCGoldberg Auctioneers2,300.0009/17/2003
MS-65NGCSuperior Galleries9,775.0009/14/2003
AU-50NONEStack's1,380.0009/09/2003
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries1,668.0007/27/2003
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions3,220.0007/26/2003
MS-61NGCBowers & Merena1,610.0006/26/2003
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,150.0005/01/2003
MS-62NONEBowers & Merena1,610.0003/13/2003
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions748.0002/01/2003
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0011/21/2002
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions4,485.0009/01/2002
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries13,800.0008/01/2002
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions9,430.0004/01/2002
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/01/2002
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions1,438.0010/03/2001
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions978.0008/08/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/01/2001
AU-50NONER.M. Smythe605.0011/01/2000
AU-50NONEStack's1,495.0010/17/2000
AU-50NONESuperior Galleries575.0010/01/2000
MS-60PCIHeritage Auctions675.0006/07/2000
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions978.0006/01/2000
AU-50NONEStack's1,840.0006/01/2000
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/01/2000
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions1,265.0006/01/2000
AU-50ANACSHeritage Auctions600.0004/26/2000
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers17,825.0002/06/2000
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions1,265.0011/18/1999
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,495.0011/11/1999
MS-60NONEBowers & Merena1,035.0008/31/1999
MS-65NGCBowers & Merena20,700.0008/09/1999
MS-64NGCBowers & Merena4,370.0008/09/1999
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,163.0008/01/1999
MS-60NONEGoldberg Auctioneers1,375.0005/31/1999
AU-50NONECoin Galleries1,351.0004/01/1999
MS-62NONEHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/11/1999
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions3,220.0002/01/1999
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0001/06/1999
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,840.0001/05/1999
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena2,415.0001/05/1999
MS-63PCGSBowers & Merena4,600.0011/12/1998
MS-62PCGSBowers & Merena1,495.0009/14/1998
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions8,625.0009/01/1998
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions1,667.0008/01/1998
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions3,105.0008/01/1998
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions10,925.0008/01/1998
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions1,840.0003/19/1998
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions12,937.0001/09/1998
AU-50NONEStack's1,100.0009/16/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena3,300.0005/30/1997
MS-65PCGSStack's8,250.0005/06/1997
AU-50NONEStack's1,540.0005/06/1997
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena10,450.0004/01/1997
MS-63PCGSSuperior Galleries20,900.0002/01/1997
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,870.0011/01/1996
MS-62PCGSSuperior Galleries1,815.0009/16/1996
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions1,320.0009/01/1996
MS-63NONEBowers & Merena1,430.0008/01/1996
MS-63NONEHeritage Auctions1,540.0005/01/1996
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions9,900.0005/01/1996
MS-65PCGSSuperior Galleries8,250.0001/29/1996
AU-50NONEStack's2,640.0010/10/1995
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena4,400.0009/11/1995
MS-64PCGSBowers & Merena10,065.0008/14/1995
MS-65PCGSBowers & Merena9,900.0005/01/1995
MS-64NONEStack's14,300.0010/01/1992
MS-65NONEDavid Akers8,800.0008/11/1990
MS-64NONEBowers & Merena6,160.0011/01/1988
MS-63NONEStack's1,980.0001/01/1984
MS-63NONENumismatic Gallery12.0001/01/1945
MS-65NONEB. Max Mehl4.6506/01/1941