1854 [TYPE 1] Gold Dollar — Coin Value
Gold DollarWhat the 1854 [TYPE 1] Gold Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1854 [TYPE 1] Gold Dollar value — Ungraded $344 · MS62 $615 · MS66 $18,791. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 54.6× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest entry, grab the Standard 1854 Gold Dollar at $405. The Type 2 at $417 and Type 1 at $374 offer variations in mint state or specific die characteristics, which collectors value for completeness or investment potential. If you are a casual owner, the Standard is fine. Serious collectors seeking the highest grade or rarest variant should pay the premium for the Type 2 or Type 1.
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- Series
- Gold Dollar
- Year
- 1854
1854 [TYPE 1] Gold Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1854 [TYPE 1] Gold Dollar runs around $344, a certified MS62 about $615, and a high-grade MS66 commands $18791.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $344 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $615 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $18,791 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $315 / $520 / $2,399 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 3, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $315.00–$2,399.00 (median $520.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1854 Gold Dollar?
- An ungraded 1854 Gold Dollar currently starts at $374.
- How much more is an MS66 graded example worth compared to MS62?
- The MS66 grade is valued at $18,369, significantly higher than the MS62 grade's $615.
- Is the 1854 Gold Dollar a good investment?
- Yes, the wide price range from $374 (ungraded) to $18,369 (MS66) indicates strong collectible value.