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$1 Gold Indian Princess Head Type 2 NGC AU 53 (Random Year)
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$1 Gold Indian Princess Head Type 2 NGC AU 53 (Random Year)
Add a short-lived piece of 19th-century U.S. gold coinage to your collection with the $1 Gold Indian Princess Head Type 2 NGC AU 53 (Random Year). Composed of 90% gold and 10% copper, each coin weighs approximately 1.67 grams and contains about 0.0484 troy oz of actual gold. Every example is professionally authenticated and graded AU 53 by NGC, indicating an About Uncirculated coin that retains considerable original detail with only light circulation wear. The exact year and mint of issue will be selected at random according to available Bullion Exchanges inventory.
The Type 2 Gold Dollar was introduced in 1854 as the U.S. Mint sought to improve upon the extremely small Type 1 Gold Dollar. Chief Engraver James B. Longacre increased the diameter from approximately 13 mm to 15 mm while maintaining essentially the same weight, producing a larger but thinner coin. He also introduced a new Liberty portrait wearing a feathered headdress, commonly known as the Indian Princess Head or Small Head design. The reverse displays the denomination and date within a wreath composed of agricultural elements.
The new design presented striking difficulties, however, particularly around its higher-relief elements. As a result, the Type 2 format was produced for only a brief period before Longacre modified the design again in 1856, creating the Type 3 Gold Dollar. This short production span has made Type 2 coins an important component of classic U.S. gold type collections.
Coin Specifications:
- Graded as AU 53 by NGC
- Type: Type 2 Indian Princess Head / Small Head
- Contains 0.0484 troy oz of actual gold
- Composition: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
- Denomination: $1
- Produced by the US Mint
- Presented in an official NGC holder
- Obverse: Features Lady Liberty wearing a native headdress. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA."
- Reverse: Showcases a simple yet elegant wreath encircling the denomination “1 DOLLAR” and the year of issue.
A Type 2 Indian Princess Gold Dollar deserves a place in a collection for its brief production history, distinctive Longacre artwork, and role in the evolution of America's smallest gold denomination. With an NGC AU 53 grade, this random-year example retains appealing detail while preserving the character expected from genuine 19th-century circulated gold. Its combination of historical significance, short-lived design, and professional certification makes it an excellent choice for collectors building a classic U.S. gold. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable customer service team for assistance.
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