{"product_id":"1862-3-dollar-gold-princess-head-pcgs-au-details","title":"1862 $3 Gold Princess Head – PCGS AU Details Plugged | Civil War Era Gold","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e1862 $3 Gold Princess Head – PCGS AU Details Plugged | Civil War Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1826\"\u003e1862 $3 Gold Princess Head\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling piece of American history, struck during one of the most challenging periods in the nation’s past. Certified \u003cstrong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003ePCGS AU Details (Plugged)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a Civil War-era gold coin from one of the most unusual denominations ever issued by the United States Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"civ3tw\" data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eHistorical Context – The Civil War Era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2373\"\u003eThe year \u003cstrong data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e1862\u003c\/strong\u003e sits firmly within the American Civil War (1861–1865), a time when gold coins largely disappeared from circulation due to hoarding and economic uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2375\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003eAs a result:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dyevts\" data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003eGold coins were rarely used in daily commerce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8ee76z\" data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eMany pieces were set aside or melted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5d5rcg\" data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eSurviving examples often show limited circulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2658\"\u003eCoins from this era carry significant historical importance, representing a period of national conflict and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cu07y7\" data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003eThe $3 Gold Denomination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2849\"\u003eThe $3 gold coin was introduced in 1854 with a practical purpose: to simplify the purchase of postage stamps, which cost three cents each at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eDespite this intention, the denomination never gained widespread use, leading to relatively low mintages and limited circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2982\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eToday, the $3 gold series is valued for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3139\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qf699e\" data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003eIts unique denomination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yxnqua\" data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3088\"\u003eShort production run (1854–1889)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d0vwhm\" data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003eDistinctive design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cxad9b\" data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3139\"\u003eStrong collector demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3144\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"57ckt3\" data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003eDesign Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3185\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3183\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oaovox\" data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3233\"\u003eLiberty wearing a Native American headdress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gqcjky\" data-start=\"3234\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003e“LIBERTY” inscribed on the headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l2rhyi\" data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003eThirteen stars surrounding the portrait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"erpnfv\" data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003eDate: 1862\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3393\"\u003eThe obverse design blends classical and American symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3407\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"99k7uv\" data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3469\"\u003eAgricultural wreath of corn, cotton, wheat, and tobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ci84fn\" data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3500\"\u003e“UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1idy006\" data-start=\"3501\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003eDenomination “3 DOLLARS”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003eThe reverse celebrates the agricultural strength of the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gqkziz\" data-start=\"3601\" data-end=\"3633\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3633\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3975\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ml96tu\" data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3659\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3654\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wfm7e8\" data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3678\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3671\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1862\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kr2pra\" data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3681\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia (no mintmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a3brjo\" data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3755\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3735\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e James B. Longacre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pfnt6d\" data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3797\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3774\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% Gold, 10% Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sv33k1\" data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3824\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3800\" data-end=\"3811\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.02 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v2cc7g\" data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3875\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003eActual Gold Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 0.1451 troy oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9t9l7w\" data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3901\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3878\" data-end=\"3891\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"en925i\" data-start=\"3902\" data-end=\"3922\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3904\" data-end=\"3913\"\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t6voza\" data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3953\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"3935\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e PCGS AU Details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gx1bwq\" data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3975\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"3965\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plugged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"3980\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7pydvz\" data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"4024\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3986\" data-end=\"4024\"\u003eUnderstanding AU Details – Plugged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4075\"\u003eA coin graded \u003cstrong data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4064\"\u003eAU Details (Plugged)\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4212\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gs7hgm\" data-start=\"4077\" data-end=\"4136\"\u003eLight wear consistent with About Uncirculated condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hbc4pi\" data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4164\"\u003eStrong remaining detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e2z40x\" data-start=\"4165\" data-end=\"4212\"\u003eA historical repair where a hole was filled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4214\" data-end=\"4324\"\u003ePlugging was sometimes done in the past to restore coins that had been holed for use as jewelry or decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4326\" data-end=\"4373\"\u003eWhile this affects technical grade, such coins:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4375\" data-end=\"4488\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vwk3ji\" data-start=\"4375\" data-end=\"4409\"\u003eRetain historical significance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t32dtv\" data-start=\"4410\" data-end=\"4449\"\u003eOffer a more accessible price point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t2ima2\" data-start=\"4450\" data-end=\"4488\"\u003eStill display strong visual detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4490\" data-end=\"4493\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16y2zws\" data-start=\"4495\" data-end=\"4519\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4499\" data-end=\"4519\"\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4521\" data-end=\"4559\"\u003eThis coin is especially attractive to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4561\" data-end=\"4716\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16ronum\" data-start=\"4561\" data-end=\"4593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4563\" data-end=\"4591\"\u003eCivil War-era collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lr03ty\" data-start=\"4594\" data-end=\"4623\"\u003eU.S. gold type collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iw3mfd\" data-start=\"4624\" data-end=\"4654\"\u003e$3 gold series enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f7ushb\" data-start=\"4655\" data-end=\"4685\"\u003eHistorical coin collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pj3q90\" data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4716\"\u003ePCGS-certified coin buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"4811\"\u003eIt provides an opportunity to own a rare denomination from a critical period in U.S. history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4813\" data-end=\"4816\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gy0i2t\" data-start=\"4818\" data-end=\"4852\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4822\" data-end=\"4852\"\u003eWhy the 1862 Issue Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4854\" data-end=\"4895\"\u003eThe 1862 $3 gold coin stands out because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4897\" data-end=\"5089\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ybx45b\" data-start=\"4897\" data-end=\"4935\"\u003eIt was struck during the Civil War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q29ui3\" data-start=\"4936\" data-end=\"4985\"\u003eGold coins were rarely circulated at the time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y6h2u8\" data-start=\"4986\" data-end=\"5037\"\u003eIt represents a unique and limited denomination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xwq8gs\" data-start=\"5038\" data-end=\"5089\"\u003eSurviving examples are historically significant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5091\" data-end=\"5177\"\u003eEven with a details designation, coins from this year carry strong collector interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5179\" data-end=\"5182\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1l1vfj8\" data-start=\"5184\" data-end=\"5207\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5188\" data-end=\"5207\"\u003eMarket Interest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5267\"\u003eDemand for Civil War-era gold coins remains strong due to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5269\" data-end=\"5420\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"syk1rf\" data-start=\"5269\" data-end=\"5296\"\u003eHistorical significance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"et4n7u\" data-start=\"5297\" data-end=\"5329\"\u003eLimited surviving population\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4c8pos\" data-start=\"5330\" data-end=\"5361\"\u003eInterest in early U.S. gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yft2bt\" data-start=\"5362\" data-end=\"5420\"\u003eCross-collectibility among historians and numismatists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5422\" data-end=\"5496\"\u003eDetails coins often appeal to collectors seeking value within rare series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5498\" data-end=\"5501\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pk9q8g\" data-start=\"5503\" data-end=\"5539\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5507\" data-end=\"5539\"\u003ePreservation \u0026amp; Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5541\" data-end=\"5575\"\u003eEncapsulation by \u003cstrong data-start=\"5558\" data-end=\"5566\"\u003ePCGS\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5577\" data-end=\"5701\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tau6ev\" data-start=\"5577\" data-end=\"5602\"\u003eVerified authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"492fqt\" data-start=\"5603\" data-end=\"5630\"\u003eProfessional evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f01wd8\" data-start=\"5631\" data-end=\"5665\"\u003eProtection from further damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1035jdl\" data-start=\"5666\" data-end=\"5701\"\u003eMarket-recognized certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5703\" data-end=\"5774\"\u003eMaintaining the coin in its holder preserves its condition and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5776\" data-end=\"5779\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1u957ut\" data-start=\"5781\" data-end=\"5799\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5785\" data-end=\"5799\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5801\" data-end=\"6133\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"5805\" data-end=\"5859\"\u003e1862 $3 Gold Princess Head PCGS AU Details Plugged\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a unique opportunity to acquire a Civil War-era gold coin from one of the most distinctive denominations in U.S. numismatics. With its historical significance, recognizable design, and accessible entry point, it remains a compelling addition to a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6135\" data-end=\"6267\"\u003eFor collectors seeking both history and rarity, this coin provides a meaningful connection to a defining moment in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6269\" data-end=\"6479\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6269\" data-end=\"6479\"\u003eAll information provided is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. 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