1849 D Liberty Head Gold Dollars : Open Wreath

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

The 1849 D Liberty Head Gold Dollar features a reverse with an open wreath. There was no "closed wreath" variety for the Dahlonega minted gold dollars. Source of example image is courtesy of Heritage Auction Galleries.

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition. Numismatic portion of the values last updated February 2026, precious metal portion of the values is updated live!

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
-	-	-	$2,610	$3,197	$3,746	$7,444	$21,998	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1849-D Liberty Head Gold Dollar (Open Wreath Variety) is Worth $2,610 in Average Condition and can be Worth $7,444 to $21,998 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $221.97