1882 G$1

Description

1882 Liberty Gold Dollar, PCGS MS68. This exceptional 1882 Philadelphia Gold Dollar represents one of the finest examples of this scarce issue. The coin is graded PCGS MS68 (Certificate #56189326), placing it among the highest-graded specimens known. With a limited mintage of just 5,000 pieces, the 1882 is notably scarcer than its neighboring years of 1880 and 1881, though it typically realizes comparable prices when offered at auction. Designed by James Barton Longacre, this gold dollar exhibits the characteristic design of the Liberty series that graced American coinage during this period. The piece is composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, weighing 1.7 grams with a diameter of 14.3 millimeters and displaying a reeded edge. The Philadelphia mint mark confirms its origin from the nation's primary coining facility. Population data underscores the exceptional quality of this offering: only one specimen has been graded higher at PCGS, with just 17 examples certified overall. This remarkable preservation is characteristic of the date, as virtually all known specimens are either uncirculated or proof, with most uncirculated coins approaching gem quality. The MS68 grade reflects near-perfect surfaces with only the most trivial imperfections, making this an outstanding example for the discerning collector of early American gold coinage.