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{{/presale}} {{#promotion_on}}Pre-1933 American gold coins remain a favorite among collectors in the United States. Coins issued between 1834 and 1933 are particularly well known for their consistent weight standards and reliable gold content. During this period, US gold coins were struck in an alloy of 90% gold and 10% copper, helping create durable pieces suitable for circulation. With both strong historical connections and lasting collector appeal, these coins continue to be an important part of many numismatic collections. Right now, the 1861 Pre-33 $1 Indian Head Gold Coin is available online from Provident Metals.
Highlights:
This 1861 Pre-33 $1 Indian Head Gold Coin is offered in MS62 condition, as graded by the Professional Coin Grading Service. Coins in Mint State 62 typically show moderate wear from handling after striking, with average eye appeal and muted mint luster. It is common to see scattered contact marks, including small groupings and occasionally a more noticeable mark. This particular coin is a Type III issue, featuring the final Liberty Head portrait style used for the series, along with the second reverse design.
Obverse
The obverse of the 1861 Pre-33 $1 Indian Head Gold Coin depicts Liberty in left-profile view wearing a feathered headdress. Though it is often nicknamed the Indian Princess design, the image is intended to represent Liberty rather than a Native American individual. The inscription of the issuing nation appears above the portrait, while the date is placed beneath. The inscription includes UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Reverse
On the reverse of the 1861 Pre-33 Indian Head Gold Coin, the denomination is shown inside a wreath made of agricultural elements such as corn, wheat, cotton, and tobacco. The date is also included within the design. This wreath is widely viewed as a symbol of the nations agricultural strength during the era. The inscription reads 1 DOLLAR and 1861.
History
The Type 3 Indian Head Gold Dollar from 1861 was struck during the first year of the Civil War, a period when gold coins began disappearing from circulation as many citizens chose to hold onto precious metals. At the same time, paper currency became more commonly used. With a diameter of only 15mm, this gold dollar is among the smallest coins ever produced for regular circulation in the United States. Its size, connection to American history, and unique design continue to make it a popular collectible.
Ordering
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