The third gold dollar type was minted from 1856 to 1889. It features an Indian "princess" wearing a feathered version of the Liberty cap. It seems a bit ironic today that our coinage featured the symbol of liberty upon the head of the very Native American we were displacing and sending off to reservations, but at the time, the design was meant to pay tribute. This specimen, dealer graded at AU-55, sold for $225 in June of 2006.
The 1858 Indian Head U.S. Gold Dollar
From Susan Headley, About.com
1958 Indian Head U.S. Gold Dollar; designed by James B. Longacre; weight 1.672 grams; 90% gold/10% copper; diameter 15 mm.
The 1858 Indian Head U.S. Gold Dollar
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