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1849 Open Wreath, With L, Normal Stars $1 Gold MS D-3 Values
Details
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $245.64
Obverse: Liberty facing left surrounded by 13 stars around the circumference.
Reverse: "1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
688,567
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1849-1854
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Open Wreath, With L, Normal Stars
Variety 2:
D-3
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
1.672 gr
Weight:
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.04837 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
13 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1849
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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