USA 3 dollars Indian Princess Large Head 1862
USA, Philadelphia


Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
Region | USA |
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Denomination | 3 dollars |
Krause number | KM# 84 |
Mintage | 5,750 |
Metal | Gold 0.900 |
diameter | 20.5 mm |
weight | 5.015 g |
Obverse:

Liberty
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
LIBERTY
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse:

Wreath
Creators:
James Barton Longacre
3 DOLLARS
Introduction of Coins
The 1862 three dollar had a mintage of 5,750 pieces. That number is not unusually low for the series, but when one considers the hoarding and exportation of gold and silver coins during the Civil War it is not surprising that so few pieces exist today. Only 30 to 40 Uncirculated coins are believed to exist.
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