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Entry Details
Coin Date: 1855 Denomination (Short): $3 Denomination (Long): $3 Gold Desg: MS Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper Mintage: 50,555 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Princess head three dollar gold Coinage Years: 1854-1889 Mint Location: Philadelphia Diameter: 20.5 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 5.015 Weight (Ounces): 0.14512 Designer: James B. Longacre Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: The head of a Native American princess with a crown of feathers atop her head. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN circle the periphery from 7 o'clock to 5 o'clock. Reverse Description: "3 DOLLARS" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. General Notes: Proof-like surfaces. NGC ID: 25M6