Liberty Gold Dollar Type 3 $1 Gold PR DCAM 1856-1889 Values

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Melt: $227.03 (0.0484 oz Gold)

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Liberty Gold Dollar Type 3 $1 Gold PR DCAM 1856-1889 Values

Details

down This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $227.03

Obverse: Indian head portrait, larger than the type 2 design, with crown centered in the design surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.

Reverse: "1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom.

Basic Information

GSID:

74138

Coin Date:

Liberty Gold Dollar

Denomination:

G$1 / $1 Gold

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Gold Dollar

Coinage Years:

1856-1889

Composition:

90% gold; 10% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Type 3

Variety 2:

1856-1889

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

1.672 gr

Weight:

0.0538 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.04837 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

15 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY

Obverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering:

1, DOLLAR, [Date]

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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