Like other gold denominations, gold dollars were minted in generous quantities in 1861, a year that saw a large influx of the yellow metal from out West. After the outbreak of the Civil War, gold and silver were quickly driven out of circulation by hoarding, so it is unsurprising to find that the 1861, with its mintage of 527,150 pieces, is readily collectible in Mint State grades through MS62 and MS63. Even near-Gems do not pose much of an issue. The certified population thins out in MS65 and drops precipitously beyond that.
The PCGS population is only 3 with 1 graded higher, the latter being an MS67+ example.
Listed at $24,000 in the CDN CPG and $30,000 in the PCGS price guide.
Offered at $23,100
