1850 Liberty Head Gold Dollar United States

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Lot number	37
Auction	Sept 3 2026 GOLD SILVER BULLION COINS KNIVES CARDS
Date	September 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
Location	Coralville, Iowa

1850 Liberty Head Gold Dollar United States 1850 Liberty Head Gold Dollar United States Coin This 1850 United States gold dollar features the iconic Liberty Head design by James B. Longacre, known as the Type 1 gold dollar. The obverse depicts Lady Liberty facing left, encircled by thirteen stars representing the original colonies. The reverse showcases a simple yet elegant wreath enclosing the denomination and the 1850 date, surrounded by the legend United States of America. As a second-year issue of the smallest denomination of gold currency ever produced by the U.S. Mint, this coin represents a significant era of American coinage following the California Gold Rush. The piece displays sharp details in the coronet and hair strands of Liberty, with a distinct beaded border along the rim. This specific example lacks a mint mark, indicating it was struck at the Philadelphia Mint. 1850 Liberty Head Gold Dollar United States Coin Condition: This coin exhibits moderate circulation wear consistent with an About Uncirculated or high-end Extremely Fine grade. The high points of Liberty's hair and the leaves of the reverse wreath show slight smoothing, but the overall detail remains sharp. The surfaces display a pleasing luster with minor contact marks and a natural aged patina. The denticles around the rim are well-defined, and the date and lettering are crisp and legible. Mint: Philadelphia (No mint mark) Metal Content: Gold Historical Context: The Liberty Head Gold Dollar, or Type 1, was designed by James B. Longacre and introduced in 1849 following the California Gold Rush to help utilize the massive influx of gold into the economy. The 1850 issue represents the second year of this small-diameter series, which was eventually replaced by the larger Type 2 design in 1854. Strike Type: Business Strike Grading: Ungraded/Raw Gold coin, Liberty Head, 1850, United States, One Dollar, Numismatics, Antique, Currency, Bullion, Gold Dollar, Obverse, Reverse, Collectible, American history 1850 Gold Dollar, Liberty Head Gold Coin, Type 1 Gold Dollar, US Gold Coinage, Rare US Coins, Numismatics, Antique Gold Dollar, United States Mint, 1850 Dollar Coin, Collectible Gold Coins IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and

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