Gold coins are a constant in jewelry design. From ancient times there has been a fascination and delight in currency being an adornment. Gold is not only an investment but surely a thing of beauty to be enjoyed and worn. This delicate one dollar gold coin from 1879 presents Lady Liberty on the obverse in a decorative coronet with the words United States of America around the border and the reverse has one dollar with 1879 beneath it and a decorative wreath encircling it. 13mm in diameter. Slightly smaller than the size of a US dime. Perfect around the neck or equally beautiful suspended from a link bracelet. Chain may be purchased separately.