1885 G$1 Liberty Gold Head PCGS MS62 - Old Green Holder

• Mintage: 11,156 / PCGS pop. 81 / OGH pop. 5 or less

• Certified PCGS in a high grade of MS62

• Struck at the Philadelphia Mint

The Liberty Head Gold Dollars were struck from 1849 to 1889 by the United States Mint, and they are among the most recognized gold coins in American numismatic history. These coins were created following the discovery of gold in California and were part of the broader U.S. government's response to the economic needs of the time.

The Liberty Head design was created by James B. Longacre and features a portrait of Lady Liberty facing left. The coin's obverse showcases her wearing a coronet inscribed with the word "LIBERTY," and the reverse features a wreath of laurel and the denomination "1 DOLLAR." Notably, the Liberty Head design was part of a series of coin types that were in circulation during a time of great change for the United States, especially with the expansion of the economy and the increasing importance of gold.

These gold dollars are popular among collectors for both their historical significance and the scarcity of some of the specific years, as lower mintage figures in certain years have driven demand. The 1849 issue, for example, is notable for being the first year of production for the series. Meanwhile, later issues, particularly those minted during the late 1870s and 1880s, are often found with lower mintages, making them highly collectible.

The series was eventually replaced by the Indian Head Gold Dollar in 1889, as the design was updated to reflect contemporary artistic and cultural trends. Today, the Liberty Head Gold Dollars are often sought after by collectors for their beauty, historical importance, and the gold content they contain.