1874 $1 Indian Head Gold MS-63 NGC
1874 $1 Indian Head Gold MS-63 NGC
In 1874, the Philadelphia Mint produced a run of 198,800 gold dollar coins featuring the distinct Indian Head design. This particular specimen is preserved in a remarkable state of preservation, graded Mint State 63 (MS-63). Struck without a mint mark, as was standard for Philadelphia issues of the era, the coin represents a fascinating moment in nineteenth-century American coinage. Despite its diminutive physical size, the coin contains 0.0484 troy ounces of gold with a purity of 0.900. The obverse and reverse designs showcase the delicate artistry of the period, featuring the profile of the Indian Head and the denomination of one dollar, alongside the year 1874. It stands as a beautifully preserved survivor from a pre-1933 era of circulating United States gold.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1874 |
| Grade | NGC |
| 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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