
One of the more unique gold coins ever issued by the United States Mint was the Pre-33 $3 Gold Coin. The coin was authorized by the Act of February 21, 1853, and designed by then-US Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre. Available for 35 years, the coin remained largely the same in its designs until 1889, when production concluded. Right now, 1889 Pre-33 $3 Indian Princess Gold Coins in Mint State condition are available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 1889 Pre-33 $3 Indian Princess Gold Coin offered here is housed in a slab and graded Mint State 63 by the PCGS. Coins in this condition tend to exhibit minimal mint luster, with the typical coin showcasing a slightly weak or average strike. The coin may also feature moderate abrasions and hairlines.
The $3 Indian Princess gold coin, minted from 1854 to 1889, remains one of America’s most unusual denominations. The $3 gold coin was created primarily to facilitate the purchase of three-cent stamps in sheets. Despite its practical purpose, the coin never gained widespread circulation due to its odd denomination, making surviving examples highly prized by collectors today.
The obverse of 1889 Pre-33 Indian Princess Gold Coins comes with a depiction of Lady Liberty with a feathered headdress. The image of Liberty is set at the center of the coin with a reeded border and the nation of issue.
On the reverse of 1889 $3 Indian Princess Gold Coins, you will find a simple design element. The face value of the coin and its date mark are set at the center of a wreath that encloses the latter design elements.
If you have any questions about gold for sale, please feel free to contact JM Bullion. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.
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One of the more unique gold coins ever issued by the United States Mint was the Pre-33 $3 Gold Coin. The coin was authorized by the Act of February 21, 1853, and designed by then-US Mint Chief Engraver James B. Longacre. Available for 35 years, the coin remained largely the same in its designs until 1889, when production concluded. Right now, 1889 Pre-33 $3 Indian Princess Gold Coins in Mint State condition are available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 1889 Pre-33 $3 Indian Princess Gold Coin offered here is housed in a slab and graded Mint State 63 by the PCGS. Coins in this condition tend to exhibit minimal mint luster, with the typical coin showcasing a slightly weak or average strike. The coin may also feature moderate abrasions and hairlines.
The $3 Indian Princess gold coin, minted from 1854 to 1889, remains one of America’s most unusual denominations. The $3 gold coin was created primarily to facilitate the purchase of three-cent stamps in sheets. Despite its practical purpose, the coin never gained widespread circulation due to its odd denomination, making surviving examples highly prized by collectors today.
The obverse of 1889 Pre-33 Indian Princess Gold Coins comes with a depiction of Lady Liberty with a feathered headdress. The image of Liberty is set at the center of the coin with a reeded border and the nation of issue.
On the reverse of 1889 $3 Indian Princess Gold Coins, you will find a simple design element. The face value of the coin and its date mark are set at the center of a wreath that encloses the latter design elements.
If you have any questions about gold for sale, please feel free to contact JM Bullion. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.