1864 GOLD DOLLAR

PCGS Nos: 7563, 7614, 97614

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 5,900
Proofs: 50

Designer: James Barton Longacre

Diameter: ±14.3 millimeters

Metal content:
 Gold - 90%
Silver and Copper - 10%

Weight: ±25.8 grains (±1.7 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) below the wreath on the reverse

Notes:
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-69.

The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-66.

The finest Deep Cameo Proof example graded by PCGS are 2 PR-65's.

Significant examples:
PCGS MS-68.  Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries "The Rarities Sale", July 31, 2002, Lot 681, illustrated, sold for $13,800.00

Recent appearances:
NGC MS-66.  Ex- Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "October 2000 Long Beach Sale" October 5-7, 2000, Lot 7477, illustrated, sold for $6,785.00  From the Glenn J. Church Collection

Choice Brilliant Uncirculated.  Ex- Stack's "The September Sale", September 12-13, 2000, Lot 1422 @$4,600.00

MS-63.  Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries, "The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV Sale", November 20-21, 2000, Lot 67, illustrated, sold for $1,495.00  From Stack's sale of the Scanlon Collection, October 1973, Lot 1969

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, April 2004" by The Professional Coin Grading Service