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Gold has served as money or established the monetary value of currencies longer than any other material. The use of gold coins was widespread in Europe by the fourth century B.C. The earliest coins circulated in the United States were foreign coins, mostly silver and gold, brought from Europe. The Coinage Act in 1792 established an independent monetary system with the dollar as the basic United States monetary unit containing 24-3/4 grains of fine gold, based on the world price of $19.39 a troy ounce (480 grains). Congress changed the gold specification in 1834 and again in 1837, when it set the dollar price of gold at $20.67 an ounce. In 1934, U.S. citizens were prohibited from holding monetary gold in the United States; this was extended in 1961 to gold held abroad as well. The dollar price was set at $35 per ounce in 1934. Use of gold in international trade was further restricted as the price rose. The government revalued it at $38 per ounce in 1972, then $42.22 in 1973. It has fluctuated widely over the past few years. All restrictions on holding gold were removed on December 31, 1974. Coinage of the gold dollar was authorized by the Act of March 3, 1849. The weight was 25.8 grains, .900 fineness. The first type, struck until 1854, is known as the Liberty Head or small-sized type (Type 1). In 1854, the dollar coins were made larger in diameter and thinner. The design was changed to a feather headdress on a female, generally referred to as the Indian Princess Head or large-sized type (Type 2). In 1856, the type was changed slightly by enlarging the size of the head (Type 3).
1852 Gold Dollar NGC MS67. Blasty, superb gem. Certified by NGC in a new holder, this premium gem has been certified in the ultra high MS-67 grade, a rare achievement for a coin...More
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1856-D Gold Dollar G$1 PCGS AU53. 1856-D Indian Princess Head, Large Head (Type 3) Gold Dollar PCGS AU53. This date is one of the keys to the series...More
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1856-D Gold Dollar (1856-D G$1) NGC AU58. Bright luster in the devices and originality characterize this extremely rare dollar. A slightly greenish tint is visible...More
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1860-D Gold Dollar (1861 G$1) NGC AU55. This Type 2 1860-D Gold Dollar is richly radiant. It has a very slight green-gold cast, due to the alloy’s high silver content...More
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1860-D Gold Dollar (1860-D G$1) NGC MS61. Mint luster blooms within the devices of this rare branch mint 1860-D Gold Dollar coin. A couple of small scratches on Liberty’s...More
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1861 Gold Dollar (1861 G$1) NGC MS62. Civil War One Dollar Gold. Mint luster peeks out from the devices of this Civil War dated 1861 Gold Dollar...More
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1861 Gold Dollar (1861 G$1) PCGS MS64 CAC. Civil War One Dollar Gold. Frosty lustrous surfaces and pleasing preservation characterize this Civil War dated gold dollar...More
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1862 G$1 Gold Dollar PCGS MS63. 1862 Gold $1. A popular Civil War date in all grades, this gold dollar would be a perfect representative in a Mint state type set....More
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1889 Gold Dollar (1889 G$1) NGC MS68. This incredible 1889 gold dollar shimmers with mint luster on both sides. It is free of nicks and scratches, which is consistent with the grade...More
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