coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ \ $1 Gold Type 1 \ 1851 \ Charlotte
The G 1 $1 Gold – Type 1 coin, minted in 1851 at the Charlotte Mint, is part of the U.S. gold coinage produced during the mid-19th century. This coin features a design by James B. Longacre, characterized by its Liberty Head motif. The Type 1 version is distinguished by its lack of a decorative edge and is a key piece for collectors of early American gold due to its historical significance and relative rarity. The Charlotte Mint was one of the few facilities to produce gold coins during the California Gold Rush, adding to the coin's collectible value.