1861 $1 Indian Head Gold MS-65 PCGS
Numismatic
1861 $1 Indian Head Gold MS-65 PCGS
In 1861, as a pivotal chapter in American history was unfolding, the Philadelphia Mint produced a run of 527,150 gold dollar coins. This particular specimen survived the decades in an extraordinary state of preservation, earning a high grade of Mint State 65 (MS-65). Because it was struck at the main Philadelphia facility, it bears no mint mark, leaving the fields around the design clean and uninterrupted. Struck in 0.900 fine gold with a weight of approximately 0.0484 troy ounces, this tiny treasure belongs to the beloved Indian Head gold series. The obverse features a stylized portrait of Liberty wearing a Native American feathered headdress. On the reverse, the coin's denomination and date are clearly inscribed, reading "1 DOLLAR 1861" inside a decorative wreath. Exploring a coin of this caliber offers a direct, tangible connection to the early 1860s through the medium of United States coinage.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1861 |
| Grade | MS-65 (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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