1856 Large Indian Head Gold Dollars : Slanted 5

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

One major variety of the 1856 Large Indian Princess Head Gold Dollar features a Slanted "5" in the 1856 date on the reverse of the coin. There were two different style varieties for the "5" in the date. The "Upright 5" features a "5" aligned vertically straight on the left side. The other variety is the "Slanted 5" in which the left side of the "5" is slanted at an angle. The difference between the 1856 Upright 5 vs Slanted 5 Gold Dollar varieties is depicted below in the example comparison image:

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
-	-	-	$362	$367	$378	$585	$918	$38,078

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1856 Large Indian Head Gold Dollar (Slanted 5 Variety) is Worth $362 in Average Condition and can be Worth $585 to $918 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $38,078 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $128.82