1857-C Gold Dollar - All 1857-C Gold Dollar coins were poorly made. Most are softly struck with planchet flaws. Only 9 have been graded in Mint State by both PCGS and NGC combined with none higher than 2 MS62 examples. Because of the poor quality of coins of this date and mint, surface condition and luster are the principal considerations used in grading.

Specifications:
Edge: Reeded
Weight: 1.672 grams (25.8 grains) (.0538 troy ounces)
Diameter: 15 millimeters
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
Gold Content: 1.505 grams (23.22 grains) (.0484 troy ounces)

The Utah War also known as the Mormon War was a confrontation between Mormons and the United States government. It took place from May 1857 to July 1858. While there were some non-Mormon casualties, the conflict had no battles and ended through negotiation. More than 120 settlers that were bound for California from Arkansas and Missouri were killed by a group of Mormon militiamen. They deliberately lied and claimed that the settlers were killed by Indians. In the end, negotiations resulted in a full pardon for the Mormons, the change of Utah’s governor from Brigham Young to Alfred Cumming, a non-Mormon, and the peaceful access to Utah by the Army of the United States.