1861 Gold Dollar — Coin Value
Gold DollarWhat the 1861 Gold Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1861 Gold Dollar value — Ungraded $360 · MS62 $735 · MS66 $7,629. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 21.2× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own an 1861 Gold Dollar, purchase the Standard version for around $458. The PROOF version, valued at $12945, offers superior minting quality and presentation, appealing to serious collectors. Those prioritizing ownership on a budget should stick to the Standard. Collectors seeking investment potential or pristine condition should invest in the PROOF.
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Item details
- Series
- Gold Dollar
- Year
- 1861
- Release date
- January 1, 1861
1861 Gold Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1861 Gold Dollar runs around $360, a certified MS62 about $735, and a high-grade MS66 commands $7629.
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 | $360 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $735 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $7,629 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $9.5 / $629.95 / $11,750 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 2, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $9.50–$11,750.00 (median $629.95).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1861 Gold Dollar?
- An ungraded 1861 Gold Dollar is currently valued at $413.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 is valued at $7629, significantly higher than the MS62 grade's value of $772.
- What is the specific series and year of this coin?
- This coin is from the Gold Dollar series and is specifically dated 1861.