{"product_id":"1874-3-dollar-gold-princess-head-ngc-au58-cac","title":"1874 $3 Gold Princess Head – NGC AU58 CAC | Near Mint Classic Rarity","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e1874 $3 Gold Princess Head – NGC AU58 CAC | High-End Example of a Classic U.S. Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e1874 $3 Gold Princess Head\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as a refined example from one of the most unusual denominations ever issued by the United States Mint. Certified \u003cstrong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003eNGC AU58\u003c\/strong\u003e and further distinguished by a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eCAC sticker\u003c\/strong\u003e, this coin represents a high-end specimen with strong visual appeal and near-Mint State preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eFor collectors seeking quality and originality, CAC-approved coins offer an additional level of confidence, confirming that the coin ranks among the best within its assigned grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"9t67it\" data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003eThe Story Behind the $3 Gold Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eThe $3 gold denomination was introduced in 1854 as part of a broader effort to modernize U.S. coinage following changes in gold weight standards. Its intended purpose was practical — to simplify transactions involving sheets of postage stamps, which cost three cents each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2511\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003eDespite this intent, the denomination never gained widespread circulation. As a result, mintages remained relatively limited, and the series developed a reputation as a collector-focused issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2706\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003eBy the time the denomination was discontinued in 1889, it had already become one of the most distinctive and sought-after types in American coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17dbq97\" data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2888\"\u003eDesign Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eCreated by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eJames B. Longacre\u003c\/strong\u003e, the design of the $3 gold coin is one of the most recognizable in U.S. numismatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oaovox\" data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3071\"\u003eLiberty wearing a Native American headdress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zw9qrx\" data-start=\"3072\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003eInscription “LIBERTY” on the headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l2rhyi\" data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3157\"\u003eThirteen stars surrounding the portrait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ernfkc\" data-start=\"3158\" data-end=\"3172\"\u003eDate: 1874\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3252\"\u003eThis design blends classical Liberty imagery with uniquely American symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3266\"\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3389\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"99k7uv\" data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3328\"\u003eAgricultural wreath of corn, cotton, wheat, and tobacco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1umnejg\" data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3358\"\u003eDenomination: “3 DOLLARS”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ci84fn\" data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3389\"\u003e“UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3486\"\u003eThe reverse celebrates the agricultural foundation of the U.S. economy during the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3491\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gqkziz\" data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3872\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ml96tu\" data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3551\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3546\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e $3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wflmc7\" data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3570\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3563\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1874\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kr2pra\" data-start=\"3571\" data-end=\"3611\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3573\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia (no mintmark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a3brjo\" data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3647\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3614\" data-end=\"3627\"\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e James B. Longacre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pfnt6d\" data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3650\" data-end=\"3666\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% Gold, 10% Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sv33k1\" data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3716\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3703\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.02 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c0b8ti\" data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3759\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3742\"\u003eActual Gold Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1451 troy oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9t9l7w\" data-start=\"3760\" data-end=\"3785\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3775\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"en925i\" data-start=\"3786\" data-end=\"3806\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3788\" data-end=\"3797\"\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"129qzjo\" data-start=\"3807\" data-end=\"3830\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3819\"\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGC AU58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7kxns6\" data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3872\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3833\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003eCAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (high-end for the grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3874\" data-end=\"3877\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ccgd0u\" data-start=\"3879\" data-end=\"3911\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3911\"\u003eUnderstanding AU58 Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3976\"\u003eA coin graded \u003cstrong data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"3956\"\u003eAU58 (About Uncirculated)\u003c\/strong\u003e typically displays:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4115\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zb2sxj\" data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"4020\"\u003eVery slight wear on the highest points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18rzm0x\" data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4048\"\u003eNearly full mint luster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f2sjlf\" data-start=\"4049\" data-end=\"4077\"\u003eStrong strike and detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"188xgkn\" data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4115\"\u003eEye appeal approaching Mint State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4117\" data-end=\"4251\"\u003eAU58 coins are often considered the best value within a series, offering near-Mint State quality without the premium of higher grades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4253\" data-end=\"4256\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"160bdd0\" data-start=\"4258\" data-end=\"4296\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4262\" data-end=\"4296\"\u003eThe Importance of CAC Approval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4298\" data-end=\"4363\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4302\" data-end=\"4344\"\u003eCAC (Certified Acceptance Corporation)\u003c\/strong\u003e sticker indicates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4499\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bo3z7f\" data-start=\"4365\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003eThe coin is solid or high-end for the assigned grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i8rbyl\" data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4467\"\u003eSurfaces are original and not over-graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n26mm6\" data-start=\"4468\" data-end=\"4499\"\u003eEye appeal is above average\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4593\"\u003eCollectors often pay a premium for CAC-approved coins due to the added assurance of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4595\" data-end=\"4598\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16y2zws\" data-start=\"4600\" data-end=\"4624\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4604\" data-end=\"4624\"\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4664\"\u003eThis coin is especially attractive to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4666\" data-end=\"4884\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"175ixgm\" data-start=\"4666\" data-end=\"4699\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4668\" data-end=\"4697\"\u003eU.S. gold type collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cmti8p\" data-start=\"4700\" data-end=\"4726\"\u003eCAC-focused collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"dkwaoq\" data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4769\"\u003e19th-century American coin specialists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2736r7\" data-start=\"4770\" data-end=\"4805\"\u003eHigh-end circulated coin buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"agi96y\" data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"4884\"\u003eInvestors seeking premium-quality historic gold (educational context only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"4969\"\u003eThe combination of AU58 grade and CAC approval significantly enhances desirability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4971\" data-end=\"4974\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"p39wki\" data-start=\"4976\" data-end=\"5010\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4980\" data-end=\"5010\"\u003eWhy the 1874 Issue Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5012\" data-end=\"5242\"\u003eCoins from the 1870s represent a mature phase of the $3 gold series, produced during a period of economic recovery following the Civil War. The 1874 issue offers historical context tied to industrial growth and westward expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5244\" data-end=\"5308\"\u003eWell-preserved examples from this era remain highly collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5310\" data-end=\"5313\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pk9q8g\" data-start=\"5315\" data-end=\"5351\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5319\" data-end=\"5351\"\u003ePreservation \u0026amp; Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5353\" data-end=\"5386\"\u003eEncapsulation by \u003cstrong data-start=\"5370\" data-end=\"5377\"\u003eNGC\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5388\" data-end=\"5463\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tau6ev\" data-start=\"5388\" data-end=\"5413\"\u003eVerified authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"169rj8z\" data-start=\"5414\" data-end=\"5438\"\u003eProfessional grading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14268ua\" data-start=\"5439\" data-end=\"5463\"\u003eLong-term protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5465\" data-end=\"5584\"\u003eThe CAC sticker adds a second layer of quality verification, increasing confidence in the coin’s grade and originality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5586\" data-end=\"5589\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1u957ut\" data-start=\"5591\" data-end=\"5609\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5595\" data-end=\"5609\"\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5611\" data-end=\"5906\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"5615\" data-end=\"5658\"\u003e1874 $3 Gold Princess Head NGC AU58 CAC\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-quality example of a rare and distinctive U.S. gold denomination. With near-Mint State preservation, strong design detail, and CAC endorsement, it offers exceptional appeal for collectors seeking both quality and historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5908\" data-end=\"6041\"\u003eAs one of the most unique coins in American numismatics, the $3 gold piece continues to hold a special place in advanced collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6043\" data-end=\"6253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6043\" data-end=\"6253\"\u003eAll information provided is strictly for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. 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