1859-C Gold Dollar - The 1859-C Gold Dollar had a small mintage of 5,235 pieces. This was the last gold dollar struck at Charlotte. Usually pieces of this date and mint are weakly struck on poor quality planchets.

The borders are always wide and softly struck. Grading of these coins is usually by remaining luster and surface quality. Three MS63 coins are the highest certified at both grading services.

Specifications:
Edge: Reeded
Weight: 1.672 grams (25.8 grains) (.0538 troy ounces)
Diameter: 15 millimeters
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
Gold Content: 1.505 grams (23.22 grains) (.0484 troy ounces)

In 1859 Oregon became the 33rd state. It is the 9th largest state and the 27th most populous. The area of Oregon was inhabited my many Indian tribes before the arrival of the settlers. The Oregon Territory was created in 1843.