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1882 Proof

Gold Coins · Indian Princess (Large Head) Gold Dollars · 1856–1889
Regular Proof
Weight1.672 g
Diameter15 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Gold, 10% Copper
DesignerJames B. Longacre
Collector's Key IDCK-5321

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An estimated 125 proof gold dollars were struck in 1882, reflecting continued growth in the collector market for proof coins. The higher mintage makes the 1882 proof one of the more available proof gold dollars from the 1880s, though "available" remains a relative term for any nineteenth-century proof gold coin produced in three-digit quantity.

Surviving examples appear at auction with greater frequency than the rare 1870s proof dates. Well-preserved coins with cameo contrast between frosted devices and mirrored fields are the most desirable, followed by coins with uniform brilliance. The 1882 proof is a practical starting point for collectors entering the proof gold dollar series.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 1882 Proof Indian Princess (Large Head) Gold Dollar made of?
90% Gold, 10% Copper, weighing 1.672 g.
What is the melt value of a 1882 Proof 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 1882 Proof 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.