$3.00 Indian Princess Head MS-62 PCGS (Random Year)

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First struck in 1854, there is no officially accepted explanation as to why Congress decided to establish this new denomination. Some experts believe it may have been created to facilitate the purchase of 3-cent postage stamps in sheets of 100.

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First struck in 1854, there is no officially accepted explanation as to why Congress decided to establish this new denomination. Some experts believe it may have been created to facilitate the purchase of 3-cent postage stamps in sheets of 100. Regardless of its origin, the coin proved to be unpopular with the public and as a result, mintages for most years are relatively low. The $3 Gold Piece was produced at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, New Orleans and Dahlonega mints. Coin pictured is for illustration purposes only to represent coin type. This piece come in a mint state 62, and are certified by PCGS.

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Additional information

Year Minted

Random Year

Denomination

$3.00

Grade Rating

MS-62

Grading Provided By

PCGS

Composition

Gold

Total Metal Weight

0.1451 troy oz

Fineness

.900

Diameter

1.1 millimeters

Edge Type

Reeded

Time Group

Federal

Designer

James B. Longacre