1851-C $1 Liberty Head Gold MS-62 NGC
Numismatic
1851-C $1 Liberty Head Gold MS-62 NGC
In 1851, the southern branch mint in Charlotte, North Carolina, struck a limited run of just 41,267 gold dollar coins. Bearing the distinctive 'C' mint mark, these small gold pieces represent a fascinating chapter in early American branch minting, serving as a direct link to the regional gold rushes that prompted the establishment of the North Carolina facility. This particular specimen survived the decades in exceptional preservation, certified by specialists in Mint State 62 (MS-62) condition. Struck from 90% pure gold, the coin contains 0.0484 troy ounces of precious metal. Its surfaces display the classic Liberty Head design on the obverse, surrounded by stars, while the reverse features the denomination of '1 DOLLAR' and the year '1851' encircled by a wreath, framed by the legend 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'. Finding branch-mint gold from this era in such a well-preserved state offers a rare glimpse into the mid-nineteenth-century monetary landscape.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1851 |
| Grade | NGC |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Dollar |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.0484 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.02 mm |
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