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The Pre-1933 $1 US Gold Coin has emerged as an accessible entry point for collectors interested in American numismatic gold, representing an important era before the government’s recall of gold coinage. These small but historically significant pieces were minted from 1849 to 1889 and offer collectors an affordable way to own genuine US gold coins from the 19th century. Now, Pre-33 $1 Indian Princess Gold Coins from random years are available online from Bullion Metals.

Coin arrives in a protective plastic flip!Type III specimens!Dates range from 1854 to 1889!Contains .04837 troy oz of actual gold content in BU condition.Issued a face value of $1 (USD) by the United States.Obverse features Liberty with a feathered headdress.Reverse includes a wreath and the denomination.Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific year of issue.Buying multiples may result in varied or matching years of issue.

Coin arrives in a protective plastic flip!

Contains .04837 troy oz of actual gold content in BU condition.

Issued a face value of $1 (USD) by the United States.

Obverse features Liberty with a feathered headdress.

Reverse includes a wreath and the denomination.

Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific year of issue.

Buying multiples may result in varied or matching years of issue.

In the obverse design of the Pre-33 Indian Princess Gold Coin, you’ll find the Type III Liberty image. The Type III version of the $1 US Gold Coin, designed by Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, represents the final and most refined iteration of this denomination. Minted from 1856 to 1889, the Type III features a larger Indian Princess head wearing a feathered headdress on the obverse, with the design occupying more of the coin’s surface area than its predecessors.

For the reverse of the Pre-33 $1 Indian Princess Gold Coins, the design displays a more substantial agricultural wreath surrounding the denomination, creating a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing composition that corrected the design deficiencies of earlier types.

Circulation of the Type III $1 US Gold Coin was limited throughout its production run, as these pieces were often hoarded or exported due to their gold content relative to face value. While millions were minted across various years and mint facilities, including Philadelphia, Dahlonega, Charlotte, New Orleans, and San Francisco, many dates are scarce in worn condition, suggesting they saw minimal actual commercial use. Economic factors, including the prevalence of larger denomination gold coins and paper currency for everyday transactions, meant these small gold pieces remained somewhat impractical for routine commerce.

These Pre-33 $1 Indian Princess Gold Coins arrive in Brilliant Uncirculated condition with plastic flips. Please note that this listing offers coins from random years of issue. We cannot guarantee a specific year of issue for the coin you receive. If you buy multiples, you may receive coins with matching years of issue or a variety of different years.