🪙Photo Coming SoonCommunity photos will appear here when submitted
Gold Dollar
1879 Gold Dollar
$1·Mint: P (Philadelphia)·90% gold·Mintage: 3,030
Circ. from
$265
Gem uncirc.
$1,600
Melt floor
$113.67
0.0484 oz × $2350/oz
Price estimates — not financial advice. Values are based on published price guides and recent sales data. Coin grade dramatically affects value. Always verify with a trusted dealer or third-party grading service before buying or selling.
Price by Grade
| Grade | Quality | Est. Value |
|---|---|---|
| MS-60 | Mint State | $320 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated | $475 |
| MS-65 | Gem Uncirculated | $1,600 |
| About Uncirculated-50 | About Uncirculated | $265 |
| Extremely Fine-40 | Extremely Fine | $235 |
| Good-4 | Good | $160 |
| Very Fine-20 | Very Fine | $195 |
Source: published price guides (USA Coin Book / PCGS). Values are estimates and may not reflect current market conditions.
Melt floor: Prices include intrinsic metal value (0.0484 oz gold). Marked grades are worth more melted than as collector coins.
Historical Context
Historical context for the 1879 Gold Dollar is being researched.
Era notes and collector context coming soon.
We're building this together.
Our coin data comes from published guides and collectors like you. Better prices, mintage notes, or variety data? Help us get it right.
📝 Suggest a Correction