Whitman Expo
1889 Doubled Die Reverse $1 Gold MS FS-801 Values
Details
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.
This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $221.84
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 & 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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