1844 Dollar Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1844 Dollar Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1844 Dollar variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1844 Dollar (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $86.00 - $5,520.00

  Uncirculated: $5.25 - $47,000.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $15.50 - $4,850.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $400.00 - $6,500.00

  Uncirculated: $7,000.00 - $100,000.00

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1844 Dollar (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $140.00 - $132,250.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $13,999.95
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $3,500.00 - $13,500.00

  Uncirculated: $20,000.00 - $85,000.00

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1844 Dollar, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $64,400.00 - $155,250.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $87,500.00 - $160,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1844 Dollar

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of an 1844 Dollar has a significant impact on its value and desirability. Due to the low mintage and age of these coins, finding high-grade specimens is extremely challenging. Coins in Mint State (MS) condition are particularly valuable, with prices increasing dramatically for grades MS65 and above.

For circulated examples, even small differences in grade can result in substantial price variations. Factors such as strike quality, luster retention, and the presence or absence of significant contact marks or scratches play crucial roles in determining the coin's grade and value.

Toning can significantly affect the value of 1844 Dollars. Coins with attractive, natural toning are often highly prized by collectors and can command premium prices. The presence of prooflike surfaces, particularly on Philadelphia-minted coins, can also increase value substantially.

Die state and strike quality are important considerations for advanced collectors. Well-struck coins with full details, especially in Liberty's hair and the eagle's feathers, are more desirable. Additionally, the historical significance of the 1844 Dollar, minted during a period of economic expansion and just before the discovery of gold in California, adds to its appeal among collectors and historians alike.