1889 $1 Indian Head Gold MS-67 NGC

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The year 1889 marked a significant moment for United States coinage, particularly with the release of this gold dollar. Struck in 0.900 fine gold, this small but detailed coin represents the culmination of the Indian Head gold dollar series. Despite its compact size, containing 0.0484 troy ounces of gold, the coin showcases an incredibly detailed piece of nineteenth-century American engraving. On the obverse, the coin displays a profile of Lady Liberty. Instead of a traditional classical depiction, she is portrayed wearing a stylized Native American feather headdress, earning the design its popular name as the Indian princess portrait. The reverse side features a detailed agricultural wreath that wraps around the central denomination and the 1889 date. This wreath is composed of native crops, celebrating the nation's agricultural abundance. This certified specimen, graded in exceptional Mint State 67 condition, preserves these delicate design elements just as they left the mint.