What is the value of a 1858 gold dollar coin?

Answer 1

Its value depends very much on its condition and mint mark. The mint mark, if there is one, is on the back under the wreath

Retail prices as of 10/2008

No mint mark - $125 if very worn, $150 with moderate wear, $190 with almost no wear

"D" - $450 / $900 / $2200

"S" - $180 / $330 / $600

More:Updated information as of 10/2010:

The type of coin minted in 1858 is the Large Indian Head Gold Dollar. It was minted in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. These are the values according to USA Coin Book:

Philadelphia (no mint mark): In Very Fine condition, this coin is worth about $165 up to about $330 in MS60 mint condition. In MS63 Choice Uncirculated grade, this coin is worth about $940. Proof coins were also minted in Philadelphia and are easily worth over $11,000 in PR63 choice proof condition.

Denver (small "D"mint mark): In Very Fine condition, this coin is worth about $1,425 up to about $9,200 in MS60 mint condition. In MS63 Choice Uncirculated grade, this coin is worth about $23,400.

San Francisco (small "S" mint mark): In Very Fine condition, this coin is worth about $355 up to about $5,560 in MS60 mint condition. In MS63 Choice Uncirculated grade, this coin is worth about $16,600.

The current gold content value of this coin is about $65.