Very rare piece 1 dollar Gold 1849 US coin collection Liberty Head TB

  
Very rare and very small gold one-dollar American coin from 1849. It could be part of the centerpiece of a collection. This first year of minting makes it even rarer with enhanced value. Issued in small quantities, only 215,000 pieces were minted over nearly six years of production, which increases its rarity.

A legendary American coin, this is the first one-dollar gold coin of the USA. It dates back to the first year of production, 1849. Minted from 1849 to 1854, marking the end of production for this type 1. Rare numismatic quality for its year; EF (very fine).

The reverse shows some wear. Very small coin with a diameter of 13 millimeters. Thickness of 0.80 millimeters.

The weight of the coin is 1.6 grams. It is a testament to the California Gold Rush. The foundations of this fascinating coin were established in Carolina and Georgia, where the nation’s first major gold rush occurred in the early 1800s. Minted from 1849 to 1854.

James Barton Longacre, chief engraver of the American Mint. Too small at the time, deemed impractical and thus criticized by the public, this type 1 was replaced by type 2 which appeared around 1855, with an increased diameter and thickness. With a crown or wearing a small crown in her hair, all surrounded by 13 stars symbolizing the 13 colonies of the time. Simple due to the small size of the coin, denomination. And the year within a crown surrounded by the inscription.

During their six years of production, type 1 gold dollars were minted in five different cities: Philadelphia, Charlotte (C), Dahlonega (D), New Orleans (O), and San Francisco (S), the mintmark is found under the laurel crown. The characteristics of these gold coins place them among the great internationally recognized investment coins. The fluctuating sale price of collectible gold coins is set in relation to sale prices on recognized and still active online sites with regular updates. Free, careful, and discreet shipping via registered mail with signature. Delivered in a numismatic case accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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