1854 $3 Gold Princess AU-50 PCGS
Numismatic
1854 $3 Gold Princess AU-50 PCGS
In 1854, the United States Mint in Philadelphia struck a distinctive gold coin with an unusual face value of three dollars. This particular issue represents the very first year of this fascinating denomination, making it a highly compelling piece of American numismatic history. With a total mintage of 138,618 pieces, this coin carries the 'P' mint mark, indicating its origin at the main Philadelphia facility. Crafted from 90 percent pure gold, the coin contains 0.1451 troy ounces of precious metal. The reverse of the coin displays the denomination and year of issue, reading simply as 3 DOLLARS 1854. This specific specimen has been certified by professional graders as being in About Uncirculated 50 (AU-50) condition, preserving the intricate details of its mid-nineteenth-century design for modern observers to appreciate.
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Specifications
| Year | 1854 |
|---|---|
| Grade | PCGS |
| Legal-tender face value | 3 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.1451 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
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