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1858

Gold Coins · Indian Princess (Large Head) Gold Dollars · 1856–1889
Regular
Weight1.672 g
Diameter15 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 117,995
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Gold, 10% Copper
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-5263

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About this coinHistory

Mintage for 1858 fell sharply to 117,995 coins, a decline from 774,789 the previous year. The drop reflected the continuing aftermath of the Panic of 1857. While gold itself retained value, the economic contraction reduced the demand for new coinage as commerce slowed. The gold dollar denomination was particularly affected because its utility depended on active small-scale transactions that dried up during the downturn.

The 1858 Philadelphia is modestly scarcer than the high-mintage years of 1856 and 1857 but remains available in circulated grades. Uncirculated examples are less common due to the reduced mintage. Gems with full luster and clean surfaces carry premiums reflecting the date's relative scarcity within the Philadelphia run of Type 3 gold dollars.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G)
VG-8 Very Good (VG)
F-12 Fine (F)
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $310 $355
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $310 $360
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $320 $370
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $420 $485
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $1,205 $1,275
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1858 Indian Princess (Large Head) Gold Dollar worth?
In Very Fine condition it runs about $310–$355, rising to roughly $420–$485 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1858 Indian Princess (Large Head) Gold Dollars were minted?
117,995 were struck.
What is a 1858 Indian Princess (Large Head) Gold Dollar made of?
90% Gold, 10% Copper, weighing 1.672 g.
What is the melt value of a 1858 Indian Princess (Large Head) Gold Dollar?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1858 Indian Princess (Large Head) Gold Dollar a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.