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1 Dollar "Small Indian Head" Type
| Gold (.900) (.100 copper) | 1.672 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1854-1856 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (.100 copper) |
| Weight | 1.672 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Face value and date in wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
DOLLAR
1854
Engraver: James Barton Longacre
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 25⁴∕₅ grains.Interesting fact
The "Small Indian Head" $1 coin from 1854-1856 has a unique feature - it's one of the few coins in the world that has a design mistake. The coin was meant to have a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse (front side), but due to an error, the image of the Native American chief was accidentally placed on the obverse instead. This mistake was later corrected, but not before a small number of coins were minted with the incorrect design, making them highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1854 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 C | 9803 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 D | 1811 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1855 O | 55000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 S | 24600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar "Small Indian Head" (Type 2) 1854-1856 coin.
