1854-1889 Indian Princess Gold Dollars
Mintage levels for the Indian Princess Gold Dollar were significant for the first few years of production at the Philadelphia Mint. The branch mints kept production low, resulting in numerous scarce issues. Following the start of the Civil War, production would take place exclusively at the Philadelphia Mint with the exception of a single issue […]
The 1875 Indian Princess Gold Dollar (Buy on eBay) has the lowest mintage of the series and denomination. A mere 400 business strike coins produced, along with an additional 20 proof coins struck for collectors. Most business strikes have survived in uncirculated condition and display proof-like qualities, simply because the dies never had the chance […]
The only San Francisco gold dollar produced after the Civil War was the 1870-S (Buy on eBay). The reason for its creation is unknown, as gold dollars were not needed in commerce at the time and no other branch mints had resumed production. The reason perhaps may have had something to do with the opening […]
The 1861-D Gold Dollar (Buy on eBay) represents the rarest issue of the series, a status which is magnified by its historical background. After the Confederate Army seized the Dahlonega Mint in April 1861, they struck an estimated 1,250 gold dollars with the remaining bullion on hand. Since production had not previously taken place during […]
The 1855-D Indian Princess Gold Dollar (Buy on eBay) represents one of the rarest coins for both the series and denomination. The original mintage at Dahlonega was 1,811 pieces, of which fewer than 100 examples are believed to have survived. Striking is a major problem with this issue and nearly all known survivors display weakness […]
As with the previous series, the Indian Princess Gold Dollars were struck in a composition of 90% gold and 10% copper. The diameter was 15 mm, and the standard weight was 1.672 grams (25.8 grains). All coins have a reeded edge. Those struck at the Philadelphia Mint carry no mintmark, while the mintmarks for the […]