{"title":"Three Dollar","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe U.S. Three Dollar Gold Coin, minted from 1854 to 1889, is a rare and unique piece of American numismatics. Designed by James Barton Longacre, these coins feature an iconic Indian princess portrait on the obverse and a distinct agricultural wreath on the reverse. Initially introduced to facilitate the purchase of postage stamps, the coin saw limited circulation and was discontinued after just 35 years of production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e Indian Princess with feathered headband inscribed \"LIBERTY\" on the obverse and an agricultural wreath enclosing “3 DOLLARS” on the reverse. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e 90% gold, 10% copper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 20.5 mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.015 grams (77.39 grains) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdge:\u003c\/b\u003e Reeded \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness Strike Mintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 538,074 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof Mintage:\u003c\/b\u003e Estimated 2,060 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMinted primarily at the Philadelphia Mint, these coins were also struck in Dahlonega, New Orleans (1854), and San Francisco. Despite a low mintage, higher mintage years such as 1854, 1874, and 1878 are relatively easier to find in Very Fine to Extremely Fine condition. Uncirculated coins are scarce, with Superb Uncirculated examples being rare. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRare Dates and Key Coins:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Dates:\u003c\/b\u003e 1854, 1874, and 1878 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRare Dates:\u003c\/b\u003e 1854-D, 1870-S (unique), 1873, 1875 and 1876 Proof-only issues, 1877. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWhile this denomination was unpopular and rarely circulated, its historical significance and distinct design make it a highly sought-after addition for collectors. Browse ParadimeCoins.com for expertly curated Three Dollar Gold Coins, including rare dates and high-grade examples, to elevate your numismatic collection today! \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1854-3-ms62-pcgs-cac-ex-star-city","title":"1854 $3 MS62 PCGS CAC EX STAR CITY","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e1854 $3 MS62 PCGS CAC Ex Star City. An exceptionally attractive Choice example of this historic first-year issue, the present 1854 Three Dollar Gold piece displays vibrant original yellow-gold coloration enriched by soft honey-gold and pale champagne undertones that glow beneath satiny mint luster across both sides. Few scattered marks exist, though the surfaces overall appear remarkably clean and undisturbed for an MS62 example, with CAC approval further confirming its superior quality and originality. Struck only from 1854 through 1889, the three dollar gold denomination never achieved broad circulation popularity despite its intended use for purchasing sheets of one hundred three-cent postage stamps, though it has since become one of the most beloved and distinctive series in nineteenth-century American numismatics. The 1854 issue is especially important as a one-year-only subtype featuring the noticeably smaller DOLLARS denomination on the reverse, a design style used exclusively during the denomination’s introductory year at the Philadelphia, Dahlonega, and New Orleans mints before modifications were introduced on later issues. With a mintage of 138,618 pieces and an estimated surviving population near 10,000 examples across all grades, the 1854 remains the most collectible issue of the series, though CAC-approved Mint State representatives with original surfaces and strong visual appeal remain considerably more elusive. CAC Price Guide places the issue at $4,300. Combining first-year type status, CAC approval, vibrant originality, and outstanding overall eye appeal, this Ex Star City specimen represents a highly desirable example of this iconic and always popular nineteenth-century gold denomination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/cert\/31908814\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePCGS Cert Verification #\u003cspan\u003e31908814\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• CAC Price Guide - $4,300\u003cbr\u003e• CAC POP - 26\/65\u003cbr\u003e• PCGS Coin# \u003ca class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/detail\/7969\/62\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7969\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PCGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403639451960,"sku":"31908814","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/files\/1854_3_MS62_PCGS_CAC_EX_STAR_CITY.png?v=1784031081"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/3891\/0535\/collections\/three-dollar-647137-modified.png?v=1727176348","url":"https:\/\/paradimecoins.com\/collections\/u-s-three-dollar-gold-coins-for-sale.oembed","provider":"Paradime Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}