1849 Gold Dollar. Open Wreath, No L. MS-64 (PCGS).;Beautiful Choice quality for this popular first-year gold dollar variety. Fully struck with billowy mint luster, both sides are further adorned with vivid yellow-gold patina. The Open Wreath, No L is the first variety of gold dollar struck in the Philadelphia Mint, the entire mintage of just 1,000 or so pieces achieved on May 8 of that year.;