Owner Comments:
Type Set's only Charlotte Mint coin, and this Charlotte first and last year of issue Type 2 gold dollar was certainly NOT a charlatan waiting for me, but rather, it was a blessing to be found, and to be within my financial reach.
This very coin was purchased in November 2014, one month after the 1849 Dahlonega Type 1 gold dollar was acquired, and one month before the 1854 New Orleans $3 Indian Princess Head was secured. So, these three coins — together — were a concerted, key effort… at locking in difficult mint marks.
What I like about this coin is that the date on the reverse side does not have a washed out 8, so typical of many 1855 C gold dollars. Also, its grade of AU 55 provides just enough detail for "viewing" as these Type 2 Charlotte gold dollars were poorly struck.
Four years later, it was resubmitted to NGC for Scratch-Resistant holdering, and since it was very clean in appearance from day one, it is now a standout in the collection. It is especially beautiful when viewed under bright lighting, through the Bausch & Lomb 10x Hastings Triplet loupe, which is stored in one of the puzzle box's lower, inner corners.