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1854 Type 2, Repunched Date $1 Gold MS FS-301 Values
Details
Secondary date digits are evident, with the secondary 1 slightly north of the primary, and the secondary 8, 5, and 4 slightly right of the primary. Note that the doubling visible on the word DOLLAR is the typical doubling known for James B. Longacre’s designs, such as Indian Head cents, Shield nickels, and others, and is not the result of a doubled die. The repunched date is the significant feature of this variety. This is a very rare variety that to date has no confirmed sales.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $218.70
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:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
783,943
Coinage Type:
Gold Dollar
Coinage Years:
1854-1856
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Type 2, Repunched Date
Variety 2:
FS-301
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, 1854
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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