Product Description
An 1855 (Philadelphia Struck) Indian Princess Head Type 2 (Small Head) gold piece graded About Uncirculated (AU-50) by PCGS with a secure gold shield label. This piece displays an original gold color/tone, nice light visible luster and excellent visible details. The total mintage for this date & mint: 758,269. Please view our photos for additional information and ask any questions prior to purchase.
Starting in 1854, James B. Longacre’s Liberty Head design was scrapped and his new design was implemented. The new obverse featured a profiled bust of Liberty depicted as an Indian Princess or Indian with a traditional feathered headdress. The reverse remained relatively the same, ‘1 DOLLAR’, and the date directly below. The wreath increased in size, inevitably increasing the diameter of the coin. Whereas the earlier Liberty Head design had a 13 mm diameter, the new Indian Head Princess featured a 15 mm diameter. In 1856, the size of Liberty’s head was enlarged, creating the Type 3 variety. All other parameters remained the same, .900 gold/ .100 copper composition, a net weight of .04837 oz. pure gold, total weight of 1.672 grams, and a reeded edge.
Additional Info
| Denomination | $1 |
| Condition | About Uncirculated |
| Grade Designation | AU-50 |
| Mint / Brand | Philadelphia Mint |
| Metal Type | Gold |
| Aggregate Precious Metal Weight in oz | 0.0484 |
| SKU | Gold:g-1855$1au50 |
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