$3 Gold Princess VF Details (Cleaned)
$3 Gold Princess VF Details (Cleaned)
Introduced in the mid nineteenth century, the United States three-dollar gold coin represents a unique and short-lived denomination in American currency. Minted between the years 1854 and 1889, these pieces contain 0.1451 troy ounces of gold with a purity of 0.900. Over the years, a significant portion of the original mintage was melted down, making the surviving specimens highly intriguing objects of study for historical currency enthusiasts. The obverse of the coin features a stylized profile of an Indian Princess wearing a feathered headdress, surrounded by the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. On the reverse, a detailed agricultural wreath frames the denomination of 3 DOLLARS and the specific year of issue. This particular example, graded in Very Fine condition, shows signs of past cleaning but still preserves the essential details of this fascinating nineteenth-century design.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Grade | Very Fine |
| 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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