1851-O $1 Liberty Head Gold Dollar AU
Numismatic
1851-O $1 Liberty Head Gold Dollar AU
In 1851, the United States Mint branch in New Orleans produced a run of delicate gold dollars, striking 290,000 of these small-denomination treasures. Containing 0.0483 troy ounces of gold with a purity of 0.900, these coins circulated heavily during a bustling era of American development. Over the generations, a vast number of these issues were melted down, making surviving examples particularly intriguing to study today. The obverse of this gold dollar showcases the profile of Liberty looking toward the left. Her hair is bound by a band clearly inscribed with the word LIBERTY, and she is encircled by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. On the reverse, the coin features its denomination of 1 DOLLAR and the 1851 date of issue, framed by the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. This specific piece bears the O mint mark, indicating its historic origin from the Southern minting facility.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1851 |
| Mint mark | O - New Orleans |
| Grade | Almost Unc |
| 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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