1854 Indian Princess Head Small Head $1 Gold - PCGS MS62 Type 2

Description

The 1854 Indian Princess Head Small Head $1 Gold coin represents an important transitional design in U.S. coinage. This Type 2 issue, struck in Philadelphia, features the distinctive Small Head portrait of Liberty wearing a feathered headdress, designed by James B. Longacre. Its historic artistry and rarity make it a centerpiece for collectors of 19th-century American gold. With a mintage of 783,943 pieces, the 1854 Type 2 had a relatively modest output compared to later series. However, surviva