1858 Proof Liberty Gold Dollar
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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
$26,450 PR64 04-26-2006 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1858 Proof Liberty Gold Dollar is a proof Gold Dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Large Indian Princess Head Gold Dollars 1856-1889 series. With a mintage of 20, this is an extremely rare issue — ranked 0th of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 0% of production. The obverse features a female figure wearing a feathered headdress, representing Liberty in the guise of a Native American princess with a larger, more detailed head design and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing the denomination 1 DOLLAR. Struck during the California Gold Rush era, when vast quantities of western gold transformed the American economy and led to new denominations. 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 $18K. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 1.7 grams, 14.3 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7608.
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