$250.00 USD
– SOLDThe 1853-O $1 Liberty Head Gold Coin is an intriguing piece with significant historical value. Designed by James Barton Longacre, the Liberty Head gold dollar was the smallest coin produced by the U.S. Mint from 1849 to 1854. This coin is part of the first series of gold dollars minted in the United States,
He was an American portraitist and engraver, and the fourth chief engraver of the United States Mint from 1844 until his death. This particular coin was minted in New Orleans, with a total mintage of 140,000 coins.
The obverse features a profile of Lady Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed with "LIBERTY." Thirteen stars surround her, representing the original thirteen colonies
The reverse displays the denomination "1 DOLLAR" within a wreath, with the date "1853" below. Pleasingly vibrant luster enhances the eye appeal of this already attractive representative