1851 Restrike Proof Seated Liberty Dollar
| Weight | 26.73 grams |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $56.35 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-4535 |
The 1851 Restrike proof was struck at the Philadelphia Mint using preserved dies, produced years after the original 1851 business strikes. With a circulation-strike mintage of only 1,300 coins, the 1851 was already a major rarity, and the restrike proofs added another layer of collectibility. A PR65 restrike sold for $75,000 at Heritage in November 2020. A PR62 "Restrike Over O Mint" (indicating the obverse die had been repurposed from a New Orleans die) brought $325,000 at Stack's in June 2008.
The restrike proofs are identifiable by die characteristics that differ from the original 1851 dies. They are official Mint products, struck from genuine dies, but produced for collector demand long after the original date of issue.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | $31,705–$33,570 |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Seated Liberty Dollars varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Seated Liberty Dollars
- NGC Coin Explorer: Seated Liberty Dollars
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)