The 1851 Gold Type 1 Liberty Head $1 Coin is a stunning piece of American history. This coin was minted in 1851, during the height of the California Gold Rush. The coin is made of .900 gold and weighs 1.672 grams. It has a diameter of 13.7 mm and a reeded edge. The obverse of the coin depicts Lady Liberty facing left, wearing a coronet inscribed with “LIBERTY,” surrounded by thirteen stars that represent the original colonies. The reverse of the coin depicts a wreath encircling the denomination “1 DOLLAR” and the date “1851.”