1861-D $1 Gold MS Values

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Melt: $233.15 (0.0484 oz Gold)

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1861-D $1 Gold MS Values

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Popular because this coin was struck under authority of the Confederate States of America (CSA) after the Dahlonega Mint was taken over by Confederate troops early in the Civil War.

up This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $233.15

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.

Basic Information

GSID:

8086

Coin Date:

1861-D

Denomination:

G$1 / $1 Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Dahlonega

Mintage:

1,250

Coinage Type:

Gold Dollar

Coinage Years:

1856-1889

Composition:

90% gold; 10% copper

Mint Mark:

D

Prefix:

Condederate Issue

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, 1861

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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