1850 (O) Liberty Gold Dollar
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Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $18,000
- Sold
- Grade
- MS63+
- Auction house
- Stack's Bowers
Description
A Gold Dollar from the New Orleans Mint, the 1850 (O) Liberty Gold Dollar belongs to the Liberty Head Gold Dollars 1849-1854 series. The New Orleans Mint struck 14,000 gold dollars dated 1850. The obverse features Liberty facing left wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, encircled by thirteen stars, and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing the denomination 1 DOLLAR and the date. Gold dollars were struck at Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega and New Orleans. The tiny 13mm coins were easily lost. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 1.672 grams, 13 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7512.
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