1854. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-61. Well struck and mostly untoned. Attractive Type 2 coin, and the year that has the best strike quality in this short series (1854-56). Due to difficulties faced by the mint, most later strikes (1855-56) suffered weak areas and the innovative design had to be revised by flattening the relief on the Indian head as well as restyling it (PCGS # 7531) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. Categories: $1 Indian
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