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1886 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-5329

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An estimated 1,016 proof gold dollars were produced in 1886. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated that October, and proof coins from 1886 carry the historical association of a landmark year in American iconography. Two Liberties appeared on American gold that year: the colossal figure in New York Harbor and the diminutive Indian Princess on the one-dollar coin, both representing the nation's ideals in dramatically different scales.

The 1886 proof is available in sufficient quantity for collectors to be selective about quality. Well-struck examples with deep mirrors and frosted devices represent the design at its finest. Certified examples appear at major auctions throughout the year.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 1886 Proof Indian Princess (Large Head) Gold Dollar made of?
90% Gold, 10% Copper, weighing 1.672 g.
What is the melt value of a 1886 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 1886 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.