The 1849 $1 Gold coin, also known as the Liberty Head Type 1 gold dollar, is a notable collectible coin in American numismatics. It was minted during the California Gold Rush, with a mintage of approximately 1.25 million pieces. The coin features a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse and a small eagle on the reverse. As one of the first gold dollars minted by the United States, it holds significant historical value and is sought after by collectors, particularly in higher mint grades.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1849 G$1 CAM $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1849 Philadelphia
1849 G$1 Open Wreath No L $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1849 Philadelphia
1849-C G$1 Closed Wreath $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1849 Charlotte
1849-D G$1 $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1849 Dahlonega
1849-O (New Orleans) Gold Dollars $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1849 New Orleans
1849-O G$1 $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1849 New Orleans
1849-P (Philadelphia) Gold Dollars $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1849 Philadelphia
1849-P (Philadelphia) Gold Dollars $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1849 Philadelphia
United States of America 1849 Charlotte Gold Dollars $1 (One Dollar) $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1849 Charlotte
United States of America 1849 Dahlonega Gold Dollars $1 (One Dollar) $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1849 Dahlonega
United States of America 1849 N/A Gold Dollars $1 (One Dollar) $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1849 N/A