$1 Gold Type 3 Certified MS63 (Dates/Types Vary)
| From 1856 to 1889, the U.S. Mint produced the $1 Type 3 gold dollar, a pinnacle of 19th-century coinage. This era marked the evolution of the one-dollar gold coin into its final form, highly regarded by both collectors and investors to this day. Under the direction of Chief Engraver James Barton Longacre, the new Type 3 design was introduced, replacing the preceding Type 2 version. The obverse of the Type 3 showcases a left-facing depiction of Lady Liberty adorned with a feathered headdress, the phrase "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" encircling this portrait. Dubbed the “Indian Princess Large Head” gold dollar, the Type 3 version features a notably larger representation of Lady Liberty compared to its predecessor. The modifications also revamping Liberty’s hairstyle and adjusting the positioning of the headdress. The design changes were strategic, with the goal of a better-struck coin than the Type 1 and 2, As a result, the Type III gold dollars often boasted sharply defined details, particularly around the central elements of the date — an area that previously posed challenges. On the reverse, the coin features a simple yet elegant agricultural wreath encircling the denomination "1 DOLLAR" and the year of minting. The $1 Gold Type 3 was struck at multiple locations, including Philadelphia, San Francisco, Charlotte, and Dahlonega. While the Philadelphia Mint struck the majority of these coins, the branch mints played a key role in their widespread distribution. Production numbers for the Type 3 gold dollars varied greatly across different years and mints, with certain periods and locations seeing limited outputs. This variance adds to the coin's rarity and enhances its desirability among collectors. Notably, the Civil War years saw a decline in production. Today, collectors treasure Type 3s for their aesthetic appeal and historical value. Spanning from the dynamic era of the California Gold Rush through the Reconstruction, this MS63 specimen is a stellar piece of numismatic history and a solid invcestment opportunity. |
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