1857 C Gold Dollar — Coin Value
Gold DollarWhat the 1857 C Gold Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1857 C Gold Dollar value — Ungraded $1,058 · MS62 $14,830 · MS66 $238,771. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 225.7× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Item details
- Series
- Gold Dollar
- Year
- 1857
- Mint
- C
- Release date
- January 1, 1857
1857 C Gold Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1857 C Gold Dollar runs around $1058, a certified MS62 about $14830, and a high-grade MS66 commands $238771.
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 | $1,058 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $14,830 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $238,771 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $300 / $549.95 / $4,400 | 9 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 22, 2026, 9 live eBay listings ask $300.00–$4,400.00 (median $549.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for an ungraded 1857 C Gold Dollar?
- An ungraded 1857 C Gold Dollar currently has a resale value starting around $1053.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an ungraded coin?
- An MS66 grade commands a significantly higher price, reaching $236,836 compared to the ungraded starting value.
- Is the 1857 C Gold Dollar a rare coin?
- As a specific year and mint combination, the 1857 C Gold Dollar holds substantial value across various grades.