1889 Gold Dollar — Coin Value
Gold DollarWhat the 1889 Gold Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1889 Gold Dollar value — Ungraded $394 · MS62 $668 · MS66 $1,832. Prices updated July 2026.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 4.6× raw.
Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.
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Which version do you have?
If you simply want the 1889 Gold Dollar, the Standard version at $462 is the cheapest way to own it. The PROOF ($6073) and TYPE 3 ($444) versions offer significant differences; the PROOF provides superior minting quality, while TYPE 3 is a specific variant. Buyers prioritizing basic ownership should choose Standard, whereas those seeking investment grade or specific variety collectors should pay the premium for PROOF or TYPE 3.
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Item details
- Series
- Gold Dollar
- Year
- 1889
- Release date
- January 1, 1889
1889 Gold Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1889 Gold Dollar runs around $394, a certified MS62 about $668, and a high-grade MS66 commands $1832.
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 | $394 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $668 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $1,832 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $77.77 / $1,095 / $2,350 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of August 1, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $77.77–$2,350.00 (median $1,095.00).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting value for an ungraded 1889 Gold Dollar?
- An ungraded 1889 Gold Dollar starts at a value of $462.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- An MS66 1889 Gold Dollar is valued at $1908, compared to $667 for the MS62 grade.
- What is the series and year of this gold dollar?
- This is an 1889 Gold Dollar from the specified series.