1851-C $1 Liberty Head Gold MS-65 PCGS

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In 1851, the southern branch mint in Charlotte, North Carolina, struck a limited run of just 41,267 gold dollar coins. These small gold pieces, composed of 90 percent pure gold with a gold content of 0.0484 troy ounces, represent a fascinating era of regional American coining. Finding one of these specific coins preserved in such an extraordinary state of preservation is highly unusual. This particular specimen is certified in a superb Mint State 65 (MS-65) condition, highlighting the sharp details of its classic design. The obverse features the profile of Liberty, surrounded by stars, while the reverse displays the denomination of 1 Dollar and the date of 1851 within a wreath, encircled by the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Beneath the wreath, the distinctive 'C' mintmark identifies its origin from the historic Charlotte facility, making it a captivating survivor of pre-1933 gold coinage.