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The Type 1 Gold Dollar was minted from 1849 to 1854 and represented the smallest denomination of gold coinage produced by the United States Mint. With a diameter of only 13mm, these tiny coins were authorized by the Act of March 3, 1849, in response to the massive influx of gold from the California Gold Rush. This 1849 Pre-33 $1 Liberty Gold Coin is known as an Open Wreath specimen and boasts strong eye appeal for its grade. Right now, the 1849 Pre-33 $1 Liberty Gold Coin is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1849 Pre-33 $1 Liberty Gold Coin is in About Uncirculated 58 condition, offering the highest grade on the AU scale. This coin has an even, yellow-gold color across its surfaces, with satin luster and a bright, untoned look.
The 1849 Gold Dollar holds special significance as the inaugural year of the denomination, marking the first time the United States produced a one-dollar gold coin. Minted at Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, and New Orleans, the 1849 issues saw substantial production due to the abundance of California gold, with the Philadelphia Mint alone striking over 688,000 pieces. The 1849 Philadelphia issue included both the more common “Open Wreath” variety and the scarce “Closed Wreath” variety, where the wreath ends nearly touch, making it one of the most sought-after Type 1 varieties among numismatists.
In the obverse design of Pre-33 $1 Liberty Gold Coins, you’ll find a left-facing Liberty Head crowned with a coronet inscribed with the word “LIBERTY.” James B. Longacre’s design shows Liberty with her hair tied back and flowing behind her neck, surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies, with the date positioned below the portrait.
For the reverse of 1849 Pre-33 Liberty Gold Coins, the design features an open agricultural wreath composed of cotton, corn, tobacco, and wheat—crops symbolizing American agricultural prosperity—encircling the denomination “1 DOLLAR” and the date. The wreath is tied with a bow at the bottom, and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” curves along the outer rim of the coin. This agricultural theme was a departure from the eagle motifs commonly used on other gold denominations.
If you have any questions about historic US gold coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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The Type 1 Gold Dollar was minted from 1849 to 1854 and represented the smallest denomination of gold coinage produced by the United States Mint. With a diameter of only 13mm, these tiny coins were authorized by the Act of March 3, 1849, in response to the massive influx of gold from the California Gold Rush. This 1849 Pre-33 $1 Liberty Gold Coin is known as an Open Wreath specimen and boasts strong eye appeal for its grade. Right now, the 1849 Pre-33 $1 Liberty Gold Coin is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1849 Pre-33 $1 Liberty Gold Coin is in About Uncirculated 58 condition, offering the highest grade on the AU scale. This coin has an even, yellow-gold color across its surfaces, with satin luster and a bright, untoned look.
The 1849 Gold Dollar holds special significance as the inaugural year of the denomination, marking the first time the United States produced a one-dollar gold coin. Minted at Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dahlonega, and New Orleans, the 1849 issues saw substantial production due to the abundance of California gold, with the Philadelphia Mint alone striking over 688,000 pieces. The 1849 Philadelphia issue included both the more common “Open Wreath” variety and the scarce “Closed Wreath” variety, where the wreath ends nearly touch, making it one of the most sought-after Type 1 varieties among numismatists.
In the obverse design of Pre-33 $1 Liberty Gold Coins, you’ll find a left-facing Liberty Head crowned with a coronet inscribed with the word “LIBERTY.” James B. Longacre’s design shows Liberty with her hair tied back and flowing behind her neck, surrounded by thirteen stars representing the original colonies, with the date positioned below the portrait.
For the reverse of 1849 Pre-33 Liberty Gold Coins, the design features an open agricultural wreath composed of cotton, corn, tobacco, and wheat—crops symbolizing American agricultural prosperity—encircling the denomination “1 DOLLAR” and the date. The wreath is tied with a bow at the bottom, and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” curves along the outer rim of the coin. This agricultural theme was a departure from the eagle motifs commonly used on other gold denominations.
If you have any questions about historic US gold coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
