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1884 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-5326

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An estimated 1,006 proof gold dollars were produced in 1884, a dramatic surge from the hundreds of previous years. The four-digit proof mintage reflected the rapid expansion of coin collecting in America during the mid-1880s. Proof sets had become standard purchases for a growing number of collectors, and the Mint's proof sales operation had evolved from a cottage industry into a reliable annual program.

The 1884 proof is one of the most available proof gold dollars in the series. The thousand-plus mintage ensures a healthy survival population, and certified examples can be found in a range of grades from PR60 through PR67. The coin is a practical entry point for collectors interested in proof gold dollars.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 1884 Proof Indian Princess (Large Head) Gold Dollar made of?
90% Gold, 10% Copper, weighing 1.672 g.
What is the melt value of a 1884 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 1884 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.