From 1849 to 1889, the US Mint’s Gold Dollar Series went through three effigies of Liberty on the obverse and two versions of a reverse design. The 1874 Liberty Gold Dollar was the second-highest minted Type III Gold Dollar behind the 1862 release, with a total mintage of 198,800 coins. This 1874 Liberty Gold Dollar only has 84 specimens graded MS66 and only 58 graded higher. Right now, this 1874 Liberty Gold Dollar is available in MS66 condition from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1874 Liberty Gold Dollar is in Mint State 66 condition. Typical coins at this grade level have above-average quality for the surface luster and mint luster. No more than three or four minor contact marks are noticeable, with a few light hairlines possible under magnification.
In 1856, the US Mint issued its Type III obverse design. Known as the Indian Princess Large Head, this was the final effigy of Liberty used on the Gold Dollar, and it features a larger portrait of Liberty’s head. It is accompanied by the Type II reverse, a design introduced in 1854 that continued through the end of the series in 1889.
The obverse of 1874 Liberty Dollar Coins has a depiction of Lady Liberty. This left-profile relief shows Liberty with a large, feathered headdress. The design field includes a simple engraving around the portrait of Liberty with the nation of issue.
On the reverse of the 1874 Liberty Gold Dollar is a wreath. This larger wreath was introduced in 1854 and completely encircles the engravings at the center. In the center of the wreath, you’ll find the face value and the date of issue.
If you have any questions about gold for sale, please don’t hesitate 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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From 1849 to 1889, the US Mint’s Gold Dollar Series went through three effigies of Liberty on the obverse and two versions of a reverse design. The 1874 Liberty Gold Dollar was the second-highest minted Type III Gold Dollar behind the 1862 release, with a total mintage of 198,800 coins. This 1874 Liberty Gold Dollar only has 84 specimens graded MS66 and only 58 graded higher. Right now, this 1874 Liberty Gold Dollar is available in MS66 condition from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1874 Liberty Gold Dollar is in Mint State 66 condition. Typical coins at this grade level have above-average quality for the surface luster and mint luster. No more than three or four minor contact marks are noticeable, with a few light hairlines possible under magnification.
In 1856, the US Mint issued its Type III obverse design. Known as the Indian Princess Large Head, this was the final effigy of Liberty used on the Gold Dollar, and it features a larger portrait of Liberty’s head. It is accompanied by the Type II reverse, a design introduced in 1854 that continued through the end of the series in 1889.
The obverse of 1874 Liberty Dollar Coins has a depiction of Lady Liberty. This left-profile relief shows Liberty with a large, feathered headdress. The design field includes a simple engraving around the portrait of Liberty with the nation of issue.
On the reverse of the 1874 Liberty Gold Dollar is a wreath. This larger wreath was introduced in 1854 and completely encircles the engravings at the center. In the center of the wreath, you’ll find the face value and the date of issue.
If you have any questions about gold for sale, please don’t hesitate to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.