1855 $1 Indian Head Gold MS-62 PCGS CAC

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In 1855, the Philadelphia Mint produced a distinctive gold dollar featuring the early Indian Head design. This specific coin has survived the generations in remarkable condition, achieving a certified grade of Mint State 62 (MS-62) with additional recognition for its exceptional quality within that grade. Struck from 90 percent pure gold, this small but significant coin contains 0.0484 troy ounces of precious metal. The Philadelphia Mint produced 758,269 of these one-dollar pieces in 1855, and because they carried no mint mark, the clean fields of the coin highlight the classic mid-nineteenth-century American design. Finding an example from this era preserved in such high quality offers a fascinating window into the early years of the United States gold dollar series.