{"product_id":"1855-3-gold-princess-head-pcgs-vg-details-rare-type-coin","title":"1855 $3 Gold Princess Head – PCGS VG Details | Rare Early U.S. Gold Type Coin","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"53aqg7\" data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1753\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e1855 $3 Gold Princess Head – PCGS VG Details | A Rare Early American Gold Denomination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e1855 $3 Gold Princess Head\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of the most unusual denominations ever produced by the United States Mint. Certified \u003cstrong data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003ePCGS VG Details\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin offers collectors an opportunity to own an important early issue from a series that enjoyed only a brief production run and has become one of the most popular among classic U.S. gold collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2117\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eDespite its modest grade, the coin retains significant historical importance and represents an increasingly difficult denomination to acquire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1oim3rk\" data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eThe Unique $3 Gold Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eThe United States introduced the $3 Gold coin in 1854 following legislation authorizing new gold denominations after discoveries from the California Gold Rush dramatically increased the nation's gold supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003eThe denomination was intended to simplify the purchase of sheets of three-cent postage stamps, but it never achieved widespread commercial acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003eToday, the $3 Gold series is admired for its:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"119asoe\" data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003eShort production period (1854–1889)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18rdlof\" data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003eDistinctive denomination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kqdehg\" data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003eBeautiful Longacre design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bbuvf6\" data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003eLow mintages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cb8dun\" data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003eStrong collector demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2845\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jzutyw\" data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003eAn Early Issue of the Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"3068\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e1855\u003c\/strong\u003e issue is only the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003esecond regular year\u003c\/strong\u003e of production for the denomination, making it especially appealing to collectors seeking early examples of this historic series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003eEarly dates remain important because they represent the formative years of one of America's most distinctive gold coin types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3200\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mclsy5\" data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3239\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3239\"\u003eDesigned by James B. Longacre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3241\" data-end=\"3358\"\u003eChief Engraver \u003cstrong data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3297\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames Barton Longacre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e created one of the most elegant designs in American coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3371\"\u003eObverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3509\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lagkxd\" data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3418\"\u003eLiberty wearing a Native American headdress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mmk7gj\" data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003eLIBERTY inscribed on the headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3a3pre\" data-start=\"3455\" data-end=\"3496\"\u003eThirteen stars surrounding the portrait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"30i2tr\" data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3509\"\u003eDate: 1855\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3579\"\u003eThe portrait remains one of Longacre's finest artistic achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3592\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3726\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uj8yk6\" data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003eAgricultural wreath composed of:\n\u003cul data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j416uw\" data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3637\"\u003eCorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uwq8jp\" data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3648\"\u003eCotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17bef9j\" data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3658\"\u003eWheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13k0c67\" data-start=\"3661\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003eTobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"166vy5u\" data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3697\"\u003eUNITED STATES OF AMERICA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ygocp3\" data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3726\"\u003eDenomination \u003cstrong data-start=\"3713\" data-end=\"3726\"\u003e3 DOLLARS\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3803\"\u003eThe reverse celebrates America's agricultural abundance and national unity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3808\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gqkziz\" data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3842\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3842\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3844\" data-end=\"4210\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j9wac9\" data-start=\"3844\" data-end=\"3872\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3846\" data-end=\"3858\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dkhpxw\" data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3889\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3884\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1855\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jtnlwy\" data-start=\"3890\" data-end=\"3917\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3892\" data-end=\"3909\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $3 Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u0hrvq\" data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"3957\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"3929\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bvsp9m\" data-start=\"3958\" data-end=\"4011\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3960\" data-end=\"3973\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames Barton Longacre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"141fmk5\" data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4051\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4030\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% Gold, 10% Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16voatd\" data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4076\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4065\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.02 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f0q43q\" data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4117\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4102\"\u003eActual Gold Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1451 Troy oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a6ssks\" data-start=\"4118\" data-end=\"4141\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4133\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5 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data-end=\"4279\"\u003eVery Good (VG) Details\u003c\/strong\u003e designation indicates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4476\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dmqxtp\" data-start=\"4304\" data-end=\"4339\"\u003eHeavy but honest circulation wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w6u5q\" data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4383\"\u003eMajor design elements remain identifiable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g8f8zl\" data-start=\"4384\" data-end=\"4418\"\u003eDate and legends remain readable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11pef85\" data-start=\"4419\" data-end=\"4476\"\u003eA noted surface issue prevents a straight numeric grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4606\"\u003eFor scarce classic U.S. gold coins, Details examples often provide an affordable opportunity to own an otherwise expensive type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4611\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mteg7a\" data-start=\"4613\" data-end=\"4650\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4617\" data-end=\"4650\"\u003eWhy Collect the 1855 $3 Gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4690\"\u003eCollectors value this coin because it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4692\" data-end=\"4922\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17bt1xb\" data-start=\"4692\" data-end=\"4745\"\u003eIs one of America's most unusual gold denominations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lku01l\" data-start=\"4746\" data-end=\"4787\"\u003eRepresents an early issue of the series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"phpjzh\" data-start=\"4788\" data-end=\"4833\"\u003eFeatures James Longacre's celebrated design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hljtg9\" data-start=\"4834\" data-end=\"4884\"\u003eWas produced during the California Gold Rush era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10xepj7\" data-start=\"4885\" data-end=\"4922\"\u003eRemains an essential U.S. Type Coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4924\" data-end=\"5030\"\u003eEven well-circulated examples remain highly collectible because of the denomination's enduring popularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5032\" data-end=\"5035\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16y2zws\" data-start=\"5037\" data-end=\"5061\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5041\" data-end=\"5061\"\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5063\" data-end=\"5120\"\u003eThe 1855 $3 Gold Princess Head is highly desirable among:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5122\" data-end=\"5303\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hvgmnu\" data-start=\"5122\" data-end=\"5156\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5124\" data-end=\"5156\"\u003eClassic U.S. gold collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lnir8r\" data-start=\"5157\" data-end=\"5179\"\u003eType coin collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bwmco\" data-start=\"5180\" data-end=\"5209\"\u003eLongacre design enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kxfo9w\" data-start=\"5210\" data-end=\"5238\"\u003ePCGS-certified coin buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"x0loka\" data-start=\"5239\" data-end=\"5279\"\u003e19th-century American coin specialists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e0x8zj\" data-start=\"5280\" data-end=\"5303\"\u003eAdvanced numismatists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5305\" data-end=\"5378\"\u003eIts historical importance extends well beyond its precious metal content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5380\" data-end=\"5383\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pk9q8g\" data-start=\"5385\" data-end=\"5421\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5389\" data-end=\"5421\"\u003ePreservation \u0026amp; Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5423\" data-end=\"5491\"\u003eCertification by \u003cstrong data-start=\"5440\" data-end=\"5481\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eProfessional Coin Grading Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5493\" data-end=\"5593\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17jy8f\" data-start=\"5493\" data-end=\"5518\"\u003eGuaranteed authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"te1zxv\" data-start=\"5519\" data-end=\"5541\"\u003eProfessional grading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r8nt8i\" data-start=\"5542\" data-end=\"5564\"\u003eLong-term protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mkla7p\" data-start=\"5565\" data-end=\"5593\"\u003eIncreased buyer confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5595\" data-end=\"5689\"\u003eThe PCGS holder helps preserve the coin while documenting its condition for future collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5691\" data-end=\"5694\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1u957ut\" data-start=\"5696\" data-end=\"5714\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5700\" data-end=\"5714\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5716\" data-end=\"6052\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"5720\" data-end=\"5766\"\u003e1855 $3 Gold Princess Head PCGS VG Details\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating survivor from one of the shortest-lived and most distinctive denominations in United States history. Although it displays honest circulation wear, it retains the historical significance and artistic beauty that have made the $3 Gold series a favorite among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6054\" data-end=\"6234\"\u003eWhether added to a Type Set, an early U.S. gold collection, or a specialized Longacre collection, this rare early issue represents an enduring piece of American numismatic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6236\" data-end=\"6446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6236\" data-end=\"6446\"\u003eAll information provided is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. 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