USA 1 dollar Liberty Head 1853
USA, Charlotte
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 73 |
| Mintage | 11,515 |
| 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:The 1853-C gold dollars were very poorly produced. The issue is often seen on weakly struck planchets. The central portions on the reverse near the date are nearly always obscured. Grading the 1853-C gold dollar can be tricky business. A Mint State coin, if one were to become available, would be graded more by the luster than by actual wear. Partially Prooflike examples of this date are also seen on occasion. Although the 1852-C and 1853-C are very similar in overall rarity, the 1853-C is much rarer in higher states of preservation. An MS 64 coin sold for $14,100 in January, 2014. There are two varieties known for the date, including one with the mintmark obviously re-punched.Read More
