danhughes Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 The first thing you notice about a gold dollar is how tiny it is - about a half inch across. And it weighs about 1/25 of an ounce, or about half the weight of a dime.Then if you're especially perceptive, you might notice that Lady Liberty has the same facial outline as the Indian on the Indian head penny. Why? Because somebody was lazy....The gold dollar was minted for just 41 years, from 1849 to 1889. But in that short time, its design was changed three times.Its gold content is worth less than $60.00, but its collectible value can be over a quarter of a million dollars.Why was the gold dollar made thinner in 1854? Why was it discontinued? What two factors caused its downfall? How did the Civil War affect our gold coin minting? Why were gold coins used more in the early 1850s than at any other time?These questions and more are answered in the latest edition of In the Treasure Corner, at http://thetreasurecorner.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Furness Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 Thanks Dan ... That was an interesting read on the gold dollar ... I have one and it is in really good condition ... don't know the value of it and not sure I want to especially if it turns out to be one of the rare ones. Don't know what I would do with an extra $200,000.00! LOL!Mike F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Seeker Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Always enjoy your podcasts Dan, Thanks!Mike for my own curiosity I would love to know which coin you have, I will not post it's value it can still remain a mystery to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Furness Posted March 29, 2015 Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 GS ... It is a 1874 in really nice condition ... even the ridges around the outside of the rim are very much in tact. Here are a couple pics for you. If you don't mind PM me with your value ... I am curious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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