12 Piece Pre-1933 Gold Coin Set

$1 Liberty Head Type I

This is the smallest gold coin ever minted by the United States, with a diameter of only thirteen millimeters. Because of its small size, it was only minted from 1849 to 1854, making it extremely rare.

$1 Indian Princess Type II

This coin is one of the scarcest to have ever been minted in the United States. The size of the coin was increased from the thirteen millimeters of the Type I to fifteen millimeters. Because of the size, the striking process produced coins with significant flaws and the coin was only minted from 1854 through 1856.

$1 Indian Princess Type III

This coin was a response to the design problems of the Type II and, in replacing that coin, fixed many of the design flaws that had plagued the dollar coin since 1849. The portrait of the Indian Princess on the obverse was made larger and the design on the reverse was made easier to mint, fixing the problems of the earlier coin. This design worked and was minted from 1856 through 1889.

$2.50 Liberty Head

Minted from 1840 through 1907, the $2.50 Liberty Head was the longest lasting design in U.S. history. The coin was designed by Christian Gobrecht, and weighs in at a hearty 4.18 grams.

$2.50 “INCUSE” Indian Head

The $2.50 Indian Head features one of the most unique designs in American coins. Designed by Bela Lyon Pratt this coin features an “incuse” design. This means a design that is sunk below the surface, while most coins have the opposite: a design that is raised above the surface. An attempt to combat counterfeiting, the $2.50 Indian Head and $5 Indian Head were the only U.S. coins produced with an incuse design.

$3 Indian Princess

This Three Dollar Gold Piece was minted annually from 1854 through 1889 and was related to the stamp collecting community, as a $3.00 Gold Piece could purchase a sheet of 100 stamps. There are 42 mint state combinations for this coin and the majority of dates had a mintage of under 10,000.

$5 Liberty Head

The $5 Liberty Head coin was minted from 1795 through 1908, but despite their long run they have become increasingly rare due to their age. The design features a portrait of Miss Liberty on the obverse and an American Eagle on the reverse. This famous design makes these coins beautiful works of art.

$5 Indian Head

The $5 Indian Head is cast with the incuse design, much like the $2.50 Indian Head. Minted from 1908 through 1929, the coin is still in high demand because of its unique and interesting design.

$10 Liberty Head

The $10 Liberty Head was minted from 1795 to 1907 and showcases a design similar to the $5 Liberty Head coin that was minted at the same time. Prices for the $10 Liberty Head are near their all-time low and are a great addition to any collection.

$10 Indian Head

The $10 Indian Head is a rare coin that displays the renaissance of American coinage during the turn of the twentieth century. Designed by Saint-Gaudens at the behest of President Theodore Roosevelt, this coin was minted only intermittently and as a result is a rare and sought after coin.

$20 Liberty

The $20 Liberty is one of the most recognizable American coins ever minted, due in large part to its beautiful design and long run. Minted from 1849 through 1907, the coin was in three different types. Type I is also referred to as the “No Motto” variant, Type II is identified by the phrase “Twenty D” on the reverse, which was replaced with “Twenty Dollars” for the Type III variant.

$20 St. Gaudens

Also referred to as the Double Eagle, this coin was designed by the famed American sculptor and coin designer Augustus Saint-Gaudens at the request of President Roosevelt. The obverse of this coin shows Miss Liberty holding a torch, while the reverse displays an American Eagle. The design is considering by many to represent the best design ever minted by the United States. The 12 Pc. Gold Set is a wonderful start to a collection or addition to an existing collection. Give us a call today to speak with us about adding it to yours.