1849 Liberty Head Gold Dollar

The 1849 Liberty Head Gold Dollar was struck in 1849 and is part of the Liberty Head Gold Dollar series.

Specifications

 * Designer: James Barton Longacre
 * Obverse Design: Right-facing Liberty bust surrounded by stars
 * Reverse Design: “One Dollar” and the date was within a laurel wreath
 * Edge: Reeded
 * Weight: ±1.7 grams
 * Diameter: ±12.7 millimeters
 * Composition:  Gold (90%), Other (10%)
 * Dates Minted: 1849