Pre-33 $1 Indian Gold Coin (Type 3, AU)

The United States Mint would release its final revision of the $1 gold coin in 1856. It became known as the Type III version. It enjoyed a 25 year mintage period until the Act of September 26, 1890 caused the US Mint to cease production of all gold dollar coins. Consequently, the $1 Indian Gold Coin (Type III) would be the last gold dollar coin ever minted by the US.

Coin Highlights:

• Contains .048375 ounces of .900 fine gold.
• Categorized as a Type 3 coin.
• Available in Almost Uncirculated, or About Uncirculated, condition.
• Issued with face values of $1 (USD).
• Smallest coin ever struck by the United States Mint.

All coins included in this exclusive collection boast a gold content of ~.048375 troy ounces as well as an almost uncirculated condition. The term “almost uncirculated” means that while the coin has never been used as currency, it may posses slight contact marks due to its handling and storage. To prevent any further damage, every coin is shipped in a protective coin flip.

The revisions made to the Type III Indian gold coin reflect the shift that was occurring in our nation’s identity during this point in history. The most evident of these changes is the portrayal of Lady Liberty on the obverse side of the coin. In contrast to earlier designs, Lady Liberty is no longer crowned with her iconic coronet. Instead, she wears an artistic rendition of a Native American war bonnet to represent how we as a country had begun to acknowledge our indigenous roots and integrate them into the newly emerging culture.

Another change to the obverse of the coin is that original ring of thirteen stars was replaced by the official title of our country. This revision allowed the design to pay tribute to all the states of that era, as opposed to the original thirteen. The final revision worth noting is the wreath on the coin’s reverse side. Unlike the first wreath’s generic design, the new wreath displayed a variety of different crops. This revision enabled the design to honor each distinct farming region as opposed to the entire agricultural community.

As the last gold dollar ever produced in the United States, the Type III $1 Indian Gold Coin carries a great deal of historical significance that will undoubtedly make it a popular favorite among both collectors and investors alike. For more information about this particular item, please call us at 800-276-6508. We are also accessible via live chat or online forms. To see other versions of this coin, be sure to visit our full selection of Type 3 $1 Indian Gold Coins.