What is the value of an 1855 US gold 1 dollar coin?

Answer 1

Look on the back of the coin under the wreath to see if there's a small mint mark letter. It may be blank or there may be a C, D or O.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $175

Moderately worn - $254

Slightly worn - $324

Almost no wear - $646

Uncirculated - $1,750 to $121,550 depending on quality

"C" mint mark (Charlotte):

Very worn condition - $505

Moderately worn - $1,020

Slightly worn - $2,410

Almost no wear - $12,620

Uncirculated - $29,900 to $35,630

"D" mint mark (Dahlonega, GA):

Very worn condition - $1,380

Moderately worn - $3,470

Slightly worn - $6,880

Almost no wear - $23,152

Uncirculated - $47,190 to $143,750

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn condition - $288

Moderately worn - $450

Slightly worn - $540

Almost no wear - $2,632

Uncirculated - $8,130 to $43,550