1855 (C) Liberty Gold Dollar
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
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$37,375 MS61 08-18-2011 Stack's Bowers
Description
The 1855 (C) Liberty Gold Dollar is a Gold Dollar produced at the Charlotte Mint as part of the Small Indian Princess Head Gold Dollars 1854-1856 series. With a mintage of just 9,803, this is a rare issue sought by specialists. The obverse features a female figure wearing a feathered headdress, representing Liberty in the guise of a Native American princess with a smaller head design, while the reverse displays a wreath enclosing the denomination 1 DOLLAR. Designed by James Barton Longacre. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 1.7 grams, 14.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7533. The Small Indian Princess Head Gold Dollar (Type 2) was an attempt to increase the coin's diameter from 13mm to 15mm while reducing thickness, making it easier to handle. Produced for only three years (1854-1856), making it one of the shortest U.S. series. High-grade examples are rare due to the striking issues. The 1855-C and 1855-D are key dates.
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