1855 G$1 Indian Princess Gold Dollar PCGS MS62

The Indian Princess gold coins are greatly cherished by collectors. Numismatic author Q. David Bowers tells us that the gold Type 2 gold dollar of 1854-1856 is the key to a gold dollar type set. He explains that collector demand for this specific type has pushed prices upwards. Bowers writes, "In absolute terms, the gold dollars of this type are not rare, but in relative terms, there is such an extensive demand for coins of this design that market activity is intense."

PCGS has graded 452 pieces as MS62 with 721 finer. Collectors Universe prices this issue at $2,750.00 in MS62. There are interesting die clashes visible on both sides of this piece. David Akers tells that the weakness on the '8' in the date 1855, as well as 'LL' in DOLLAR, are both typical for the 1855 Indian Princess gold dollar.

The Second Philadelphia Mint, where this beauty was struck in 1854. Photo: Library of Congress.