coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ G$1 \ $1 Gold Type 1 \ 1854 \ Philadelphia
The $1 Gold coin, Type 1, was issued by the United States Mint in 1854. This coin features a design known as the "Liberty Head," which displays Lady Liberty in a left-facing profile, surrounded by 13 stars representing the original colonies. The obverse is marked by the inscription "Liberty," while the reverse depicts an eagle with a shield, accompanied by the denomination and the mint mark "G" for the Philadelphia Mint. This coin is part of the larger category of gold coins issued during the American gold rush era and is highly sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and gold content.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1854 G$1 Type 1 | G$1 | $1 Gold Type 1 | 1854 | Philadelphia |