1874 $3 Gold Princess MS-63 PCGS

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The three-dollar gold denomination remains one of the most distinctive chapters in American coinage. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint in 1874, this particular issue represents a fascinating moment in monetary history, featuring a design known to enthusiasts as the Gold Princess. This specimen has survived the decades in remarkable condition, graded Mint State 63 (MS-63). Its preservation is especially notable given the relatively small production run of the era, with only 41,800 of these coins struck at the main mint facility. Because it was minted in Philadelphia, the coin bears no mint mark. Struck in 0.900 fine gold with a metal content of 0.1451 troy ounces, the coin features the year 1874 and its three-dollar denomination on the reverse. The design elements and the crispness of the strike offer a window into late nineteenth-century minting artistry.