NGC Announces Special Labels for 1804 Silver Dollar Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set

NGC has announced special certification labels and release designations for the U.S. Mint’s upcoming Best of the Mint 1804 Silver Dollar Gold Coin and Silver Medal Set, which is scheduled to go on sale August 27, 2026.

The set is the fourth release in the U.S. Mint’s Best of the Mint series celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence. It includes a 24-karat gold coin struck at the West Point Mint and a silver medal struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The U.S. Mint has set a mintage limit of just 15,000 sets, along with a household order limit of one.

The release takes inspiration from the legendary 1804 Silver Dollar, one of the best-known rarities in American numismatics. Despite the date on the coins, the original 1804 Dollars were actually produced during the 1830s and 1850s, including examples made as diplomatic gifts for foreign dignitaries. Only 15 examples are known today.

The new high-relief gold coin recreates the Draped Bust design associated with the historic dollar. Liberty appears on the obverse surrounded by 13 stars, while the reverse features an eagle with raised wings, a U.S. shield, arrows, an olive branch and a field of stars. The coin also carries a special Liberty Bell privy mark containing the number 250 in recognition of the Semiquincentennial.

The accompanying silver medal takes a more modern approach. Its obverse features a contemporary interpretation of Liberty with flowing hair, while the reverse builds on the eagle-and-cloud imagery of the original dollar and adds a broader view of the globe, connecting the historic coin’s diplomatic origins with the United States’ international role today.

For collectors submitting the set for certification, NGC is offering its America250 U.S. Flag label for an additional $8 per coin or medal. NGC’s Standard Brown label is available at no extra charge and will be used by default.

Early Releases and First Releases designations will also be available for an additional $18 per coin or medal. To qualify, submissions must be received by NGC within the first 30 days following the set’s release. Dedicated Early Releases and First Releases labels are included with the respective designation fee.

NGC said both the gold coin and silver medal must be submitted for grading under its Modern tier or higher. Collectors who want the original U.S. Mint packaging returned can request that service for an additional $5 plus shipping costs.

NGC is also making its First Day of Issue designation available for qualifying bulk submissions. Those pieces must be purchased within one day of the Mint making the set available and received by NGC or an approved depository within one week of the release date, with documentation showing the purchase date.

With just 15,000 sets scheduled for release, the 1804 Silver Dollar entry will be one of the lower-mintage releases in the Best of the Mint program, while NGC’s special labels and release designations give collectors additional ways to distinguish certified examples.