1856 $1 Indian Head Princess Gold | PCGS AU50 Slanted 5
The 1856 $1 Indian Head Princess Gold Coin is a classic Type III U.S. gold dollar struck from .900 fine gold. Designed by James B. Longacre, it features the distinctive larger Indian Princess portrait on the obverse and a wreath encircling the denomination on the reverse. The “Slanted 5” variety refers to the style of the date punch used for the numeral 5 in 1856, adding extra collectible interest for variety enthusiasts.
Certified PCGS AU50, this About Uncirculated example retains strong detail with light wear and attractive original character. As a pre-Civil War gold issue and popular denomination among collectors of early American coinage, it offers both numismatic significance and historic appeal.
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