Lot 12
1854 G$1 Type One
PCGS 64
Starting bid
$770
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Bid history
- Grade
- PCGS 64
- Certificate
- 51696966
- Denomination
- G$1
- Year
- 1854
- Series
- Gold Dollars
- Metal
- GOLD
- Country
Description
# 1854 Gold Dollar, Type One G$1 PCGS MS64. An exceptional Type One Gold Dollar from the Philadelphia Mint, representing a pristine example of mid-19th century American gold coinage. Designed by James Barton Longacre, this 1854 issue showcases the elegant Liberty Gold Dollar series with remarkable preservation and original mint luster. The coin exhibits exceptional technical quality, struck during a significant period of American monetary expansion. With a total mintage of 855,502 pieces, this particular specimen stands out among its contemporaries, graded a remarkable PCGS MS64. Population reports indicate only 102 examples have been graded at this level or higher, underscoring its numismatic significance. The Type One design features classic Liberty Head characteristics, with crisp reeded edge and precise metallic composition of 90% gold and 10% copper. Technical Specifications: - *Mint*: Philadelphia. - *Weight*: 1.7g. - *Diameter*: 12.7mm. - *PCGS Certification*: 51696966. - *Grade*: MS64. A choice uncirculated example that represents an excellent opportunity for serious gold coin collectors and numismatic investors seeking a well-preserved mid-19th century gold dollar.
