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Proof-like surfaces.
Obverse Description
The head of a Native American princess with a crown of feathers atop her head. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN circle the periphery from 7 o'clock to 5 o'clock.
Reverse Description
"3 DOLLARS" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
377456
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
3, DOLLARS, 1859
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
5.015 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1612 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1451 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1859
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
15,558
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
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Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $725 – $125,000
1854 $3 MS
Worth: $875 – $76,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855 $3 MS
Worth: $875 – $45,000
1855-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $276,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $875 – $64,000
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $875 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $825 – $90,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $963 – $39,000
1860 $3 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
1860-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $360,000
1861 $3 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $67,000
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