Three Dollar Gold Princess Set 1856-1889, no 1873 Closed 3 $3 PR CAM 34 Coins Values

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Melt: $693.24 (0.1451 oz Gold)

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Three Dollar Gold Princess Set 1856-1889, no 1873 Closed 3 $3 PR CAM 34 Coins Values

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down This coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $693.24

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:

79503

Coin Date:

Three Dollar Gold Princess Set

Denomination:

$3 / $3

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Coinage Type:

Three Dollar Gold

Coinage Years:

1854-1889

Composition:

90% gold; 10% copper

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

1856-1889, no 1873 Closed 3

Variety 2:

34 Coins

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

5.015 gr

Weight:

0.1612 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.14512 oz

Strike Type:

Proof

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, [Date]

Reverse Designer:

James B. Longacre

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