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1854 G$1 Type Two MS65 PCGS. The idea of standardizati

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1854 G$1 Type Two MS65 PCGS. The idea of standardizati
<B>1854 G$1 Type Two MS65 PCGS.</B></I> The idea of standardization of designs through various denominations was tried several times from the 1790s until the beginning of the 20th century. The head on the Type One gold dollar's obverse is essentially identical to the one that appeared on the double eagle, first introduced for circulation in 1850. The reverse introduced on the Type Two gold dollar is virtually the same as the one used on the three dollar gold piece, also introduced in 1854, and is also quite similar to the one used on the Flying Eagle cent. However, the obverse of the Type Two gold dollar, although bearing the feathered headdress motif used by several later issues, was never used on another circulating U.S. coin. A Gem example of this short-lived design is one of the most desirable of all 19th century gold type coins. This piece has sparkling orange and lilac tinted surfaces. The devices are exceptionally well struck for a Type Two and only the slightest die clash marks are seen in the fields. Population: 49 in 65, 11 finer (10/06).<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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