1856 $1 Indian Head Gold MS-63 PCGS (Slanted 5)
Numismatic
1856 $1 Indian Head Gold MS-63 PCGS (Slanted 5)
This gold dollar from 1856 represents a fascinating moment in United States coinage. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this piece belongs to the Indian Head series, a design that brought a fresh aesthetic to the nation's smallest gold denomination. The coin is composed of 90 percent gold, containing 0.0484 troy ounces of the precious metal. A total of 1,762,936 of these one-dollar coins were produced in Philadelphia during 1856, none of which carry a mint mark. This specific specimen is distinguished by a slanted style for the number five in the date. It has survived in remarkable condition, graded as Mint State 63 (MS-63), preserving the fine details of its mid-nineteenth-century craftsmanship for modern observers to appreciate.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1856 |
| Grade | MS-63 (PCGS) |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Dollar |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.0484 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 0.76 mm |
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