USA 3 dollars Indian Princess Large Head 1881
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 3 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 84 |
| Mintage | 500 |
| 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 1881-P is one of the scarcest $3 gold issues in the entire series. With most production at the Philadelphia Mint placed towards silver dollar production that year, only a mere 500 mint state and 54 proof $3 gold pieces were struck at the facility. Most mint state examples seen today tend to be in the AU58-MS61 range, adding to its rarity in the upper mint state grades.Read More
