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$1 TYPE 3 The United States introduced the gold dollar coin in 1849, responding to the massive influx of gold from the California Gold Rush that began in 1848. This tiny coin, designed by Chief Engraver James B. Longacre, was the result of a sudden abundance of gold, making it practical and economical to produce smaller-denomination gold coins. Smaller gold denominations had previously been impractical due to the precious metal’s scarcity and value. Congress authorized the coin as part of the Act of March 3, 1849, establishing it as legal tender. Right now, Pre-33 $1 Indian Gold Coins from the Type III series are available from JM Bullion. Coin Highlights: Arrives in a protective plastic flip! Type III coins circulated from 1856-1889! Artwork by James B. Longacre! Contains .04837 troy oz of actual gold content. Bears a face value of $1 (USD) backed by the federal government. The obverse features Liberty with a feathered headdress. On the reverse is a wreath enclosing the denomination and date. Please note that these are cleaned specimens. Each Pre-33 $1 Indian Gold Coin available here comes with a protective plastic flip. The coins in this listing are available only from the Type III Series of $1 gold coins, with the first issue of these coins coming in 1856 and the final in 1889. Both designs were created by James B. Longacre. The coins in this listing are cleaned specimens, indicating that a cleaning agent was previously applied to the coins in an effort to clean up or restore the original visual quality of the coin. The gold dollar represented a significant addition to American coinage, providing a convenient denomination for everyday transactions during a period of economic expansion. Its small size—just 13 millimeters in diameter—made it somewhat impractical for handling, but its gold content gave it intrinsic value that paper currency lacked at the time. The coin’s introduction reflected both the nation’s growing confidence in its monetary system and the transformative impact of Western gold discoveries on the American economy.