The $1 Gold Indian Type 3 is the longest-running and final design of America's smallest gold denomination, produced from 1856 to 1889. Designed by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, this version features a refined Liberty portrait modeled after a Greco-Roman style and wearing a feathered headdress labeled "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." Its larger portrait and flatter relief were intentionally designed to improve upon the strikeability issues that plagued the Type 2.
Historical Significance:
The Type 3 Gold Dollar represents a successful refinement in design and minting efficiency. As the final evolution of the $1 gold series, it remained in production for over three decades and saw circulation across the expanding American frontier. Its durability, elegance, and long production history make it one of the most widely collected pre-1933 U.S. gold coins.
Highlights:
- Contains .04837 troy ounces of .900 fine gold
- Obverse: Depicts Liberty with a feathered headdress, blending neoclassical beauty with American symbolism
- Reverse: Displays a simple agricultural wreath encircling the denomination and date
- Struck at several U.S. Mints, including Philadelphia, San Francisco, Dahlonega, and Charlotte
- Offered in varied collectible grades, from well-preserved circulated pieces to near-mint examples
Specifications
SKU: |
186 |
Year: |
Random |
Grade: |
Varies |
Grade Service: |
None |
Denomination: |
1 Dollar |
Mint Mark: |
Varies |
Metal Content: |
0.0484 Troy Oz |
Purity: |
0.9 |
Thickness: |
0.76 mm |
Diameter: |
15 mm |
