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Between 1854 and 1855, Longacre has designed another brand new denomination with the three dollar gold piece in which it was felt to be so eye appealing that he changed the Gold Dollar to be just like it. This new 'Indian' design is thought to be more beautiful, unique and therefore now more well-known when one thinks of a Gold Dollar. Liberty's head had shrunk from Type 1 to Type 2 but that was done to make room for the Indian headdress. As for the reverse you will recognize it if you are familiar with the Flying Eagle Cent and three dollar gold piece. The U.S. Mint did make an attempt at making the Gold Dollar larger because of public outcry but they made sure not to add any extra gold to the coins. Therefore, the Type 2?s were made larger in diameter but in order to do this they were struck on substantially thinner planchets. This even shorter lived type from 1854 to 1856 had plenty issues of its own that is highlighted by a very weak strike. Notable dates would be the 1855-D for its scarcity along with the 1854 and 1855 for being so common. Of course high grade examples and proofs are rare, valuable and desirable but what collectors, investors and dealers really look for are strong strikes which are few and far between.
Obverse Description
Indian head portrait, smaller than the type 3 design, with crown centered in the design surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Reverse Description
"1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. Mint mark, if any, appears at the bottom below the blow.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72366
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, [Date]
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
1.672 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0484 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Type 2
Variety 2:
1854-1856
Coin Date:
Liberty Gold Dollar
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1854-1856
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7530
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Liberty Gold Dollar G$1 Type 2, 1854-1856 MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$288,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $216,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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$3,360
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$456
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