1876 Indian Princes (Large Head) Gold Dollar
| Weight | 1.672 grams |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 3,245 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $221.03 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-5310 |
Philadelphia delivered 3,245 gold dollars in 1876, the nation's centennial year. The Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition drew millions of visitors, and commemorative medals were produced in quantity, but the gold dollar's production remained minimal. The Resumption Act of January 1875 had set January 1, 1879, as the date for returning to the gold standard, but gold coins still traded at a premium over greenbacks in 1876.
The 1876 is scarce, with an estimated 50 to 75 survivors across all grades. Most grade between Fine and Extremely Fine. Uncirculated examples are uncommon. The coin carried centennial-year significance that makes it appealing to collectors interested in American history, though the Mint produced no special centennial coinage at the gold dollar level.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $365–$420 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $385–$440 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $475–$550 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $685–$790 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $1,525–$1,615 |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all Indian Princess (Large Head) Gold Dollars varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: Indian Princess (Large Head) Gold Dollars
- NGC Coin Explorer: Indian Princess (Large Head) Gold Dollars
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