1854 $1 Indian Princess Head Type 2 Gold Coin NGC AU 55

1854 $1 Indian Princess Head Type 2 Gold Coin NGC AU 55

The 1854 $1 Indian Princess Head Type 2 Gold Coin, graded AU 55 by NGC, is a rare and historically significant piece of American numismatics. Struck from .900 fine gold with a weight of 0.0484 troy ounces, this coin features the short-lived Type 2 design, which was minted for only three years (1854-1856). Its grade of About Uncirculated 55 highlights its excellent condition.

The Indian Princess Head Gold Dollar, designed by James B. Longacre, debuted in 1854 as part of the U.S. Mint’s efforts to create a larger and more visually striking dollar coin. The Type 2 design, featuring a depiction of Liberty wearing a feathered headdress, was an ambitious attempt to reflect a blend of classical and Native American-inspired imagery. However, its thin, broad design made it prone to bending and damage, leading to its replacement by the more durable Type 3 design in 1856. This brief production period makes Type 2 coins especially desirable among collectors.

Coin Specifications:

• Grade as AU 55 by NGC
• Type: Indian Princess Head Type 2
• Contains 0.0484 troy oz of .900 gold
• 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: Displays the denomination and year of mintage surrounded by a laurel wreath

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