1861–1862-P $1 Gold Indian Type III Great Kentucky Hoard 2-pc Set NGC MS61

The Great Kentucky Hoard Forever Changes The Landscape Of Civil War Coinage

When the Civil War broke out in early 1861, gold, silver, and even copper coins vanished from circulation as people fearful of the war’s outcome stashed them away. Nowhere was this more pronounced than in Kentucky where the state was divided in its loyalties with one group of politicians declaring neutrality in the conflict and another faction voting to join the Confederacy. Over the years, Kentucky has been the site of many hidden treasure troves and the most recent discovery is being hailed by coin experts as a find that will forever change the landscape of Civil War coinage.

Where Did The Coins In The Great Kentucky Hoard Come From?

Christened as the Great Kentucky Hoard, this amazing find consists of more than 700 vintage United States gold coins dated between 1840 and 1863 that were unearthed on Kentucky farmland! Part of the allure of this particular treasure hoard is the mystery—the exact origin and circumstances surrounding the burial of the Great Kentucky Gold Hoard remains unknown! Is it possible that this hoard of gold coins was an insurance policy for someone who lived in Kentucky, someone who expected to come back at a later time to dig them up? Did he or she die—or forget—where the coins had been buried? Were any landmarks like a tree or fence destroyed or removed, making it harder to remember where the coins were buried? All of these are possible scenarios as to why these coins were secreted away only to finally see the light of day 160 years later.

Type III Gold Indian Dollars From The “Mother Mint

Here you can secure a pair of spectacular Type III Gold Indian Dollars struck at the “Mother Mint” in Philadelphia, one from 1861 an the other from 1862—the same years the battles of Bull Run, Antietam, Shiloh, and Fredericksburg were fought. They were designated as Type III coins to distinguish them between the smaller Indian Princess of the Type II design issued from 1854 to 1856. First struck in 1849, the Gold Indian Dollar was minted until 1889. Plus, each Type III Gold Indian Dollar available here has been certified and graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in Uncirculated Mint State-61 (MS61) condition. Each will come encapsulated in a museum-quality acrylic holder with a label that pedigrees it as coming from the “Great Kentucky Hoard.” The two-piece set will arrive beautifully housed in a custom wooden presentation case and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and a fact-filled storybook about this sensational hoard.

Gold To Make Pocahontas Proud!

America’s last 90% gold dollar is known as the Indian Princess Dollar because of the remarkable portrait of Miss Liberty on the coin’s obverse. She’s featured in a gorgeous pom-pom headdress that would have made Pocahontas proud. The coin’s reverse shows a wreath enclosing the denomination. Prior to 1849 the United Sates Mint did not strike gold dollars because there wasn’t enough gold available to do so. After gold was discovered in California in 1848, the precious metal began flowing in quantities sufficient for the mint to strike its first gold dollar in 1849. The Type I gold dollar was minted between 1849 and 1854. These small gold coins were never struck in large quantities, which by itself would certainly make them scarce today, more than 160 years later. But their small size and the fact that they were used in daily commerce meant many were lost or simply wore out. This is a great opportunity to secure a pair of these Great Kentucky Hoard coins struck with gold from the California Gold Rush!

Extremely Limited Availability

Our Unique & Scarce Division is the exclusive distributor of this recent find of more than 700 U.S. vintage Civil War era gold coins that were discovered buried in Kentucky. Quantities are extremely limited so order now before the coins of this hoard disappear, perhaps never to return!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• PART OF THE GREAT KENTUCKY HOARD – These coins have been certified and authenticated by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being part of the Great Kentucky Hoard, a find of more than 700 vintage United States gold coins dated between 1840 and 1863 that were unearthed on Kentucky farmland.
• UNCIRCULATED MINT STATE CONDITION – Your coins have been graded by NGC in Uncirculated Mint State-61 (MS61) condition.
• UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE GOLD – These legal-tender $1 coins were struck in 1861 and 1862 by the Philadelphia Mint in 1.672 grams of highly pure 90% fine gold and measure 15 in diameter.
• DESIGNED BY JAMES B. LONGACRE – Designated as Type III Gold Indian Dollars, these coins were designed by James B. Longacre, one of the most celebrated and prolific coin designers in U.S. Mint history. They feature Miss Liberty on the obverse wearing a pompom headdress and a wreath enclosing the denomination of the reverse.
• STRUCK FROM CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH GOLD – These coins were struck with gold mined from the California Gold Rush.

Don’t miss your chance to secure a piece of the Great Kentucky Hoard with this fabulous 1861–1862-P $1 Gold Indian Type III Two-Piece Set. Order it now graded by NGC in Mint State-61 (MS61) condition. Quantities are extremely limited so act fast!