coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ G$1 \ $1 Gold Type 3 \ 1888
The $1 Gold coin, Type 3, issued in 1888 as part of the United States Mint's gold coinage, features a design by engraver James B. Longacre. The obverse displays a depiction of Lady Liberty wearing a diadem, while the reverse features a wreath surrounding the denomination "1 DOLLAR." These coins were produced in various mint facilities, and their gold content is approximately 0.04837 ounces. The Type 3 design was used from 1856 until the coin's discontinuation in 1889, making it a collectible among numismatists for its historical significance and aesthetic appeal.
