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1856-S/S Type 2, Repunched Mintmark $1 Gold MS FS-501 Values
Details
This bold repunched mintmark exhibits the secondary S wide to the northeast of the primary S. In lower grades, this variety has little premium. However, in Mint State—in which it seems to be quite rare—it does command a premium over the regular 1856-S, Type 2, coin.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $230.26
Obverse: Indian head portrait with crown centered in the design surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery.
Reverse: "1 DOLLAR" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. Mint mark appears at the bottom below the blow.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
24,600
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1854-1856
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Type 2, Repunched Mintmark
Variety 2:
FS-501
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
1.672 gr
Weight:
0.0538 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.04837 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
15 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
1, DOLLAR, 1856
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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