1849 Open Wreath, With L $1 Gold MS PL Values

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1849 Open Wreath, With L $1 Gold MS PL Values

Details

Proof-like surfaces.

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.

Basic Information

GSID:

213907

Coin Date:

1849

Denomination:

G$1 / $1 Gold

Designation:

MS

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

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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