USA 1 dollar Liberty Head 1849
USA, New Orleans
Rarity
Scarce
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 73 |
| Mintage | 215,000 |
| Metal | Gold 0.900 |
| thickness | 1 mm |
| diameter | 13 mm |
| weight | 1.672 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Wreath
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
1 DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
Jeff Garrett:None of the Close Wreath dies were received in New Orleans in time for the coinage of 1849; thus, all known examples are of the Open Wreath variety. Most examples are well struck on the obverse but are usually weakly struck in the central portions of the reverse, sometimes very much so. This is one of the more readily available New Orleans issues but is still quite popular as a first year of issue. The 1849-O coin is not a great rarity in the lower states of preservation. Choice and Gem coins are, however, seldom seen and quite desirable.Read More
