1855 Proof Liberty Gold Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1855

Denomination

Gold Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Proof

Series

Small Indian Princess Head Gold Dollars 1854-1856

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Mintage

Composition

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Weight

1.7g

Diameter

14.3mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$216,109 - $216,109

Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$287,500 PR65 01-12-2005 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1855 Proof Liberty Gold Dollar is a proof Gold Dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Small Indian Princess Head Gold Dollars 1854-1856 series. With a mintage of 12, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 5 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total production. 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 and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing the denomination 1 DOLLAR. The 1855-C (Charlotte, mintage 9,803) and 1855-D (Dahlonega, mintage 1,811) are major rarities. The 1855-D is one of the rarest regular-issue U.S. gold coins. 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 original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $216K. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 1.7 grams, 14.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7602.