USA 3 dollars Indian Princess Large Head 1869

USA, Philadelphia
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Rarity

Extremely Rare

Attributes of Coins

RegionUSA
Denomination3 dollars
Krause numberKM# 84
Mintage2,500
MetalGold 0.900
diameter20.5 mm
weight5.015 g
Obverse:
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Liberty
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
LIBERTY
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse:
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Wreath
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
3 DOLLARS

Introduction of Coins

The 1869 is scarce in all grades and especially so in AU condition. Only 2,500 circulation strikes were produced. An interesting feature regarding the 1869 was noted in Bowers' 1987 Saunders auction: The final digit is more heavily punched in the die than the other digits, leading one to suspect a three-digit punch was used for the date with the last digit to be filled in. Because of the tiny mintages in the three dollar series, the use of such a three-digit punch would have maximized economy and flexibility.

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