1853 Liberty Gold Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
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
$264,000 MS69 01-14-2024 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1853 Liberty Gold Dollar is a Gold Dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Liberty Head Gold Dollars 1849-1854 series. The U.S. Mint produced 4.1 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 4 variants, accounting for 93% 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. Final year of regular four-mint production before the weight and diameter change. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $466 to $834 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 #7521.
