The Gold Liberty Head Dollar first appeared in 1849, immediately preceeding the Gold Indian Head Dollar. Designed by James Barton Longacre, the gold Liberty head dollar was actually composed of 90% gold. (The remaining 10%
The Gold Liberty Head Dollar first appeared in 1849, immediately preceeding the Gold Indian Head Dollar. Designed by James Barton Longacre, the gold Liberty head dollar was actually composed of 90% gold. (The remaining 10% was a combination of silver and copper.)
The obverse of the coin depicts Lady Liberty faci