1885 Gold Dollar — Coin Value
Gold DollarWhat the 1885 Gold Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1885 Gold Dollar value — Ungraded $299 · MS62 $1,150 · MS66 $2,848. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 9.5× raw.
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Which version do you have?
For the most budget-conscious collector, the Standard 1885 Gold Dollar at $292 is the way to own the coin. The PROOF version at $5368 offers superior minting quality, often featuring special packaging and a higher level of scarcity. If your goal is simply ownership, buy Standard; if you seek investment grade presentation and rarity, the PROOF is the premium choice.
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Item details
- Series
- Gold Dollar
- Year
- 1885
1885 Gold Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1885 Gold Dollar runs around $299, a certified MS62 about $1150, and a high-grade MS66 commands $2848.
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 | $299 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $1,150 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $2,848 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $95 / $1,127 / $16,291 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 7, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $95.00–$16,291.00 (median $1,127.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting price for an ungraded 1885 Gold Dollar?
- Ungraded examples of the 1885 Gold Dollar are available starting at $337.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an Ungraded coin?
- An MS66 coin can be valued up to $2848, significantly higher than the $337 starting price for an ungraded piece.
- What series and year is this specific Gold Dollar?
- This is the 1885 Gold Dollar from the Gold Dollar series.