The 1854 Type Two gold dollar is one of the two most plentiful issues of the Small Head design. The design change in 1854 accompanied a reduction in planchet thickness that allowed the Mint to make this small coin 2 mm larger in diameter. However, the thinner planchet also caused strike problems, and the Type Two design was quickly replaced in 1856 with a lower relief Liberty portrait.
Type Two gold dollars in Gem condition are scarce and highly sought-after.
The NGC population is 23 with 14 graded higher.
Listed at $20,700 in the CDN CPG and $25,000 in the PCGS price guide.
Offered at $21,100



