1853-O $1 Liberty Head Gold Dollar AU
Numismatic
1853-O $1 Liberty Head Gold Dollar AU
This tiny gold dollar, minted in 1853, represents a fascinating era of United States coinage. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, denoted by its 'O' mint mark, this coin contains 0.0483 troy ounces of pure gold in a 90 percent pure alloy. Over the decades, vast numbers of these small gold pieces were melted down, making surviving specimens like this one particularly intriguing for those who appreciate numismatic survival stories. The obverse features a profile of Liberty looking to the left. She wears a hair band inscribed with the word 'Liberty', and thirteen stars encircle her image to represent the original colonies. On the reverse, the coin displays its denomination of '1 DOLLAR' and the year '1853' at the center, with the words 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' arching above. This example survives in Almost Uncirculated condition, preserving the delicate details of a mid nineteenth century gold coin.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1853 |
| 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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