Description: The 1878 Three dollar gold is part of a series of Princess head three dollar gold coins struck from 1854-1889. Struck in Philadelphia and designated as a Business (MS) strike, this coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper from a mintage of 82,304 struck.Features: ObverseIndian princess head left crowned with circle of feathersScript: LatinLettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA LIBERTYEngraver: James Barton LongacreReverseDenomination and date within a wreath of tobacco, wheat, corn and cottonScript: LatinLettering: 3 DOLLARS 1878Engraver: James Barton LongacreEdgeReededMintsUnited States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)DUnited States Mint of Dahlonega, United States (1835-1862)OUnited States Mint of New Orleans, United States (1835-1942)SUnited States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)CommentsThe standard weight of this coin was 77²∕₅ grains. Specifications: IssuerUnited States PeriodFederal republic (1776-date) TypeStandard circulation coinYears1854-1889Value3 Dollars (3 USD)CurrencyDollar (1785-date)CompositionGold (.900) (.100 copper)Weight5.015 gDiameter20.5 mmShapeRoundTechniqueMilledOrientationCoin alignment ↑↓NumberN#23121ReferencesKM# 84
Price: 1699.76 USD
Location: Spring, Texas
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Composition: Gold
Certification Number: 1712421-004
Strike Type: Business
Fineness: 0.9
Grade: AU 53
KM Number: 84
Certification: NGC
Denomination: $3
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Year: 1878
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1933
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
