• Gold$4,075.70/ozup3.43%
  • Silver$52.37/ozup5.25%
  • Platinum$1,499.60/ozup4.87%
  • Palladium$999.50/ozup7.06%
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1888 G$1

Lot 44

1888 G$1

PCGS 65

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$1,150

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Grade
PCGS 65
Certificate
07386943
Denomination
G$1
Year
1888
Series
Gold Dollars
Metal
GOLD
Country

Description

# 1888 Liberty Gold Dollar PCGS MS65 - A Pristine Pre-1900 Gold Rarity. This exquisite 1888 Liberty Gold Dollar represents a pinnacle of late 19th-century American coinage, struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the final decade of this beloved series. Designed by the renowned James Barton Longacre, this specimen showcases the elegant Liberty Head design that characterized gold coinage of the era. Graded a magnificent *PCGS MS65*, this coin represents an exceptional example of preservation, emerging from a modest mintage of just 15,501 pieces. The population data reveals its desirability, with only 207 coins graded at this level or higher, making this a truly collectible specimen. The coin exhibits the classic 90% gold, 10% copper composition, weighing a delicate 1.7 grams and measuring 14.3mm in diameter, with a precision-crafted reeded edge typical of gold coins of its period. The present example displays remarkable mint state preservation, capturing the intricate details of Longacre's design with exceptional clarity. Its gem quality surfaces suggest careful preservation and handling since its original minting, representing an important opportunity for the discerning numismatist or gold coin collector. With a price guide value of $1,750 and a starting bid of $1,150, this 1888 Gold Dollar offers both historical significance and numismatic investment potential. Key Attributes: - *PCGS MS65* Grade. - Philadelphia Mint. - Low Mintage: 15,501. - Rare Gem Preservation. - Longacre Design. - 90% Gold Composition