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1 Dollar "Seated Liberty" with motto
| Silver (.900) (.100 copper) | 26.73 g | 38.1 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1873 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 26.73 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#27871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Eagle with arrows and olive branch in talons, banner with motto above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
IN GOD WE TRUST
ONE DOL.
Designer: Christian Gobrecht
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 412½ grains.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the Seated Liberty dollar coin is that it was the first silver dollar coin to bear the motto "In God We Trust," which was added to the coin's design in 1866. This motto has since become a standard feature on many US coins and currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 | 725 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 | 625 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 CC | 11758 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 S | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 | 960 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 CC | 1376 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 | 950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 CC | 3150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 S | 9000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 CC | 2300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 S | 700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar "Seated Liberty" (with motto) 1866-1873 coin.
