1856 S Gold Dollar — Coin Value
Gold DollarWhat the 1856 S Gold Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1856 S Gold Dollar value — Ungraded $766 · MS62 $12,098. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS62 premium on this card is 15.8× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Expired listings — price reference
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1856-S Indian Gold Dollar (G$1 Coin) - Certified PCGS AU Detail - Rare "S" Mint!
1856-S Indian Gold Dollar (G$1 Coin) - Certified PCGS AU Detail - Rare "S" Mint!
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Item details
- Series
- Gold Dollar
- Year
- 1856
- Mint
- S
- Release date
- January 1, 1856
1856 S Gold Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1856 S Gold Dollar runs around $766, a certified MS62 about $12098, and a high-grade MS66 commands null.
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 | $766 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $12,098 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $442 / $994.95 / $4,235 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 25, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $442.00–$4,235.00 (median $994.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1856 S Gold Dollar?
- The ungraded 1856 S Gold Dollar currently has a starting value of $766.
- How much is an MS62 graded 1856 S Gold Dollar worth?
- A coin graded MS62 commands a high value, listed at $12,099.
- Which mint produced this 1856 Gold Dollar?
- This specific Gold Dollar was minted at the S mint.