1849 Liberty Gold Dollar - Open Wreath
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$61,688 MS67 09-04-2014 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1849 Liberty Gold Dollar - Open Wreath, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, is part of the Liberty Head Gold Dollars 1849-1854 collection. The U.S. Mint produced 687,567 examples, making this the highest mintage among 6 variants, accounting for 72% of the year's production. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, encircled by a wreath and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing the denomination 1 DOLLAR and the date. First year of the gold dollar. Both Open Wreath and Close Wreath varieties exist at Philadelphia. The 1849-C Open Wreath is a key date from the Charlotte Mint. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $466 to $1.8K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 1.7 grams, 12.7 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7502.
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