The 1856 $1 Gold Coin, also known as the Type I Gold Dollar, is a collectible coin issued by the United States. It features a depiction of Liberty on the obverse and an ornate wreath on the reverse, symbolizing prosperity and honor. Minted in gold, it contains about 0.04837 ounces of pure gold and is part of a series that showcases the transition in American coinage during the mid-19th century. These coins are sought after by collectors for their historical significance and relatively low mintage, contributing to their value in the numismatic market.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1856 Philadelphia
1856 G$1 Slanted 5 $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1856 Philadelphia
1856-D G$1 $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1856 Dahlonega
1856-P (Philadelphia) Gold Dollars $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1856 Philadelphia
1856-P (Philadelphia) Gold Dollars $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1856 Philadelphia
1856-S (San Francisco) Gold Dollars $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1856 San Francisco
1856-S G$1 Type 2 $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1856 San Francisco
United States of America 1856 Dahlonega Gold Dollars $1 (One Dollar) $1 (One Dollar) $1 Gold 1856 Dahlonega