One thousand coins were struck on May 8, 1849. Today these are known as the No L variety because Longacre’s initial did not appear on the coin. Since the dies quickly cracked, new ones were prepared with the motif slightly redesigned. Most Type 1 gold dollars were struck in Philadelphia. These are the most common coins of the type today. They were also minted in the branch mints, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The coins from these mints are much rarer than those of Philadelphia. The 1849-C Open Wreath gold dollar is the rarest with only four examples known today. While most dates and mints are available in circulated condition, only Philadelphia specimens are easily obtainable in mint state.
Liberty Head Gold Dollars (1849 - 1854)
- Indian Princess Head, Small Head (1854 - 1856) - Indian Princess
Head, Large Head (1856 - 1889)
Scarce, only 4 numerically finer at both services. Looks MS-65 with gem-like surfaces and sharp strike making this a highly desirable gold dollar from New Orleans.More
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Scarce and pretty early gold dollar from New Orleans. Excellent strike and super frosty fields, this 1852-O gold dollar is quite scarce with a population of only 12 and only 2 higher at NGC and only 2 higher at PCGS. PCGS values shows $12,000More
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Crisp, lustrous Brilliant Uncirculated. Very scarce in Mint State. The sole Type II Gold dollar issue minted in New Orleans. Highly desirable as such.More
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1861 Civil War Gold Set - 1861 Gold Dollar NGC AU55, 1861 Quarter Eagle NGC AU55, 1861 Half Eagle PCGS XF45, 1861 Eagle NGC AU55, 1861 Double Eagle NGC XF45 CAC...More
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Prooflike, Knock your socks off proof like gold dollar in gem.More
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One thousand coins were struck on May 8, 1849. Today these are known as the No L variety because Longacre’s initial did not appear on the coin. Since the dies quickly cracked, new ones were prepared with the motif slightly redesigned. Most Type 1 gold dollars were struck in Philadelphia. These are the most common coins of the type today. They were also minted in the branch mints, Charlotte, Dahlonega, New Orleans, and San Francisco. The coins from these mints are much rarer than those of Philadelphia. The 1849-C Open Wreath gold dollar is the rarest with only four examples known today. While most dates and mints are available in circulated condition, only Philadelphia specimens are easily obtainable in mint state.
Liberty Head Gold Dollars (1849 - 1854)
- Indian Princess Head, Small Head (1854 - 1856) - Indian Princess
Head, Large Head (1856 - 1889)
