1889 Doubled Die Reverse $1 Gold MS FS-801 Values

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Melt: $230.90 (0.0484 oz Gold)

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1889 Doubled Die Reverse $1 Gold MS FS-801 Values

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There is strong reverse doubling, especially on the lower reverse ribbon. This listing is for informational purposes only, as all copies of this issue were struck by the same reverse doubled die.

down This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $230.90

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.

Basic Information

GSID:

351836

Coin Date:

1889

Denomination:

G$1 / $1 Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

28,950

Coinage Type:

Gold Dollar

Coinage Years:

1856-1889

Composition:

90% gold; 10% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Doubled Die Reverse

Variety 2:

FS-801

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, 1889

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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