1870 S Seated Liberty Dollar
The 1870 S version of the Seated Liberty Dollar is worth on average $1,300,000.00 if in Mint State (uncirculated), while one in poor condition will have a value of just $300,000.00. If the coin has an error, or is certified, this will further add to its appeal and raise its price numismatically speaking.
- Year: 1870
- Mint: S
- Type: Seated Liberty Dollar
- Mintage: 11
- Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
- What's it worth?: $1,300,000.00 to $300,000.00
The 1870 S Seated Liberty Dollar is one of the most valuable United States coins ever produced. There are only 15 of the coins in existence, and one of those may just be a rumor. The only BU (brilliant uncirculated) known example sold for $1.3 million back in 2003. More recently an 1870-S $1 XF40 NGC. OC-1 sold for $324,000 in 2019 at Heritage Auction House.
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Common Questions
On the coins reverse directly in the center. The mint mark will be below the eagle holding arrows and an olive branch. Also directly above the One Dol lettering.
The coin is based on the Gobrecht dollar. The obverse is said to be a seated representation of Liberty herself. So in this case there was no model used, but rather the lady is based off the concept of liberty. Lady liberty is often seen holding a flag as in the attached photo.
The Seated Liberty Dollar has a weight of 26.73 g.