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United States Gold Coins
U.S. gold coins were minted in various denominations and designs from 1795 through 1933 (with some later commemorative issues). The major gold coin denominations were $1, $2.50 (Quarter Eagle), $3, $5 (Half Eagle), $10 (Eagle), and $20 (Double Eagle). Below are the primary gold coin types issued during that period.
1. $1 Gold Coin (1849–1889)
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Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
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Weight: 1.672 grams (approximate)
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Diameter: 13 mm
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Designs:
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Liberty Head (Type 1 and Type 2)
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Indian Princess Head
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2. Quarter Eagle ($2.50) (1796–1929)
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Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
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Weight: Approximately 4.18 grams
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Diameter: 18 mm (varied slightly by design)
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Designs:
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Capped Bust
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Classic Head
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Liberty Head (Coronet Head)
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Indian Head
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3. $3 Gold Coin (1854–1889)
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Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
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Weight: 5.015 grams
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Diameter: 20.5 mm
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Design:
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Indian Princess Head
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4. Half Eagle ($5) (1795–1929)
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Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
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Weight: Approximately 8.359 grams
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Diameter: Around 21.6 mm (varied by design)
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Designs:
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Capped Bust
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Classic Head
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Liberty Head (Coronet Head)
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Indian Head
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5. Eagle ($10) (1795–1933)
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Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
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Weight: 16.718 grams
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Diameter: Approximately 27 mm
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Designs:
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Capped Bust
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Liberty Head (Coronet Head)
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Indian Head
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6. Double Eagle ($20) (1849–1933)
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Composition: 90% gold, 10% copper
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Weight: 33.436 grams
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Diameter: 34 mm
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Designs:
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Liberty Head (1849–1907)
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Saint-Gaudens (1907–1933)
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Specifications Summary
| Coin Type | Years Minted | Composition | Weight (grams) | Diameter (mm) | Typical Designs |
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| $1 Gold Coin | 1849–1889 | 90% gold, 10% copper | 1.672 | 13 | Liberty Head, Indian Princess Head |
| Quarter Eagle ($2.50) | 1796–1929 | 90% gold, 10% copper | ~4.18 | ~18 | Capped Bust, Liberty Head, Indian Head |
| $3 Gold Coin | 1854–1889 | 90% gold, 10% copper | 5.015 | 20.5 | Indian Princess Head |
| Half Eagle ($5) | 1795–1929 | 90% gold, 10% copper | ~8.359 | ~21.6 | Capped Bust, Liberty Head, Indian Head |
| Eagle ($10) | 1795–1933 | 90% gold, 10% copper | 16.718 | ~27 | Capped Bust, Liberty Head, Indian Head |
| Double Eagle ($20) | 1849–1933 | 90% gold, 10% copper | 33.436 | 34 | Liberty Head, Saint-Gaudens |
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