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1868
| Weight | 1.672 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 10,525 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-5291 |
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Philadelphia delivered 10,525 gold dollars in 1868, the highest figure since 1862 though still a modest total. President Andrew Johnson survived impeachment by a single Senate vote that spring, but the political drama had no measurable effect on gold dollar production. The denomination's output crept upward slightly as the postwar economy stabilized, though gold coins remained absent from general circulation.
The 1868 is modestly scarce, with PCGS estimating roughly 100 to 150 survivors across all grades. Circulated examples from Fine through AU are the typical encounter. Uncirculated coins with original surfaces are uncommon. The slightly higher mintage compared to surrounding years makes the 1868 one of the more accessible dates in the late-1860s segment of the series.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $460 | $530 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $570 | $660 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $640 | $735 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $885 | $1,025 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $2,225 | $2,355 |
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