1868 $3 Gold MS Values

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Melt: $665.26 (0.1451 oz Gold)

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1868 $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:

8641

Coin Date:

1868

Denomination:

$3 / $3 Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

4,850

Coinage Type:

Three Dollar Gold

Coinage Years:

1854-1889

Composition:

90% gold; 10% copper

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, 1868

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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