1855 G$1 MS64 NGC....

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Near-Gem 1855 Gold Dollar

1855 G$1 MS64 NGC. The Type Two gold dollar was a three-year type, with six different emissions, struck at five different mints. The 1855-C, 1855-D, 1855-O, and 1856-S mintages were all tiny, leaving only the 1854 and 1855 Philadelphia issues as readily available representatives of this desirable 19th century type coin. With its mintage of 758,269 pieces, the 1855 gold dollar is slightly scarcer than the 1854.
Striking problems and frequent die breakage brought about the demise of the Type Two design in 1856, but the present coin is remarkably well struck. Only the top of the 8 in the date shows any weakness. Superior mint luster radiates from the light orange-gold surfaces, with evidence of the typical die clashing seen on both sides. A couple of planchet voids are present that may serve as pedigree markers in the future. One of these flaws is located in the obverse field just below the headdress. Another prominent void is observed in the reverse field to the right of the 1, and a final defect is seen just below the digit.(Registry values: N7079)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25C4, PCGS# 7532, GSID# 8016)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 1.67 grams
AGW: 0.04838oz
Mintage: 758,269

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