1804 (W) Draped Bust Dollar Gold Coin (2026 Best of the Mint)

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The 1804 (W) Draped Bust Dollar Gold Coin (2026 Best of the Mint) is a proof dollar struck at the West Point Mint, part of the Best of the Mint 2026 series. The obverse features Liberty facing right with draped bust and ribbon-bound hair, designed after a Gilbert Stuart portrait and the reverse displays a small, naturalistic eagle perched on a palm branch within a wreath (1795-1798) or a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM (1798-1804). The "King of American Coins" — but the famous 1804 dollars were actually struck in the 1830s-1850s as diplomatic presentation pieces. Only 15 are known across three classes. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the West Point Mint, originally a bullion depository that became a full coin production facility, specializing in commemorative and bullion issues. Struck in 99.99% gold (.9999 fine), weighing 31.103 grams, 39.5 mm in diameter, with a lettered edge.