Whitman Expo
1856-S $3 Gold MS Values
Details
Obverse: 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: "3 DOLLARS" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom.
Basic Information
GSID:
8664
Coin Date:
1856-S
Denomination:
$3 / $3 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
34,500
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
S
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
5.015 gr
Weight:
0.1612 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.14512 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
3, DOLLARS, 1856
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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