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PCGS Number: 7992 Coin Date: 1870-S Denomination (Short): $3 Denomination (Long): $3 Gold Desg: SP Prefix: Major Rarity Mint Mark: S Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper Mintage: unique Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Princess head three dollar gold Coinage Years: 1854-1889 Mint Location: San Francisco 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: A major rarity among all U.S. coins, and perhaps one of the most desired of all U.S. gold pieces (like the 1822 $5). Only one example exists in private hands (ex: Bass). PCGS graders determined the coin to be struck as a "special strike," designated by SP, rather than MS. The other example exists in the cornerstone of the U.S. mint building in San Francisco. It may one day become available and likely in excellent (pristine?) condition. <br><br>
The mintmark for this specific coin was hand-punched and differs from the mint mark punch of other S-mint gold coins of the era. PCGS #: 7992
