USA 3 dollars Indian Princess Large Head 1882
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 3 dollars |
| Krause number | KM# 84 |
| Mintage | 76 |
| 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
In 1882, the Philadelphia Mint was busy pumping out over 11 million Morgan silver dollars, most of which ended up sitting in government vaults. Due to this huge silver dollar mintage, the production of other denominations suffered greatly. For example, only a mere 1500 business strike and 76 proof $3 gold pieces were struck that year. The mint-state pieces all feature a re-punched 2 in the date, which can help to differentiate proof like examples from actual proofs.Read More
