This variety is 1 of 5 documented hand-made die counterfeit gold dollar varieties dated 1856. This variety is distinctive in that LIBERTY is missing from the headband. The quality of die workmanship on this variety was very good on the obverse but slightly lacking on the reverse.  In particular on the reverse the date and lettering are thin, and some of the wreath elements were simplified. The only distracting mark on this piece is a small indent in the center of the reverse. Overall, this is a very nice example of this variety.