1874 G$1

Description

1874 Liberty Gold Dollar, PCGS MS-64. This Type III Liberty Gold Dollar represents one of the most accessible dates in the series, with a respectable mintage of 198,800 pieces struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The 1874 is readily available across all grades, including gem uncirculated examples, making it an ideal entry point for collectors building a complete Liberty gold dollar set. Composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, this diminutive coin weighs 1.7 grams and measures 14.3mm in diameter with a reeded edge. The assigned grade of PCGS MS-64 places this example in the upper-middle range of the certification spectrum, with PCGS population data showing 383 examples graded finer and 675 total submissions across all grades. This relatively robust population reflects the coin's availability in the marketplace. The 1874 is notable among Type III gold dollars for the existence of multiple die varieties, including examples with full LIBERTY lettering, partial LIBERTY, and missing LIBERTY designations entirely—a feature that adds numismatic interest beyond the date alone. PCGS Certificate #08616970 | Starting Bid: $1,000