According to Heritage Auctions, this unique coin was "produced to commemorate the first striking of the three dollar denomination at the San Francisco Mint, which just opened for coinage operations the year before, the early history of this coin is shrouded in mystery, adding to its historic interest and mystique." The sole known example was part of the Tom Bender Collection, which was sold in February 2023 by Heritage for $2.16 million.
| Country | United States of America |
| Year | 1855 |
| Serie | $3 Princess Gold |
| Denomination | $3 (Three Dollars) |
| Mint | San Francisco |
| coinage-type | Princess head three dollar gold |
| desg | PR |
| designer | James B. Longacre |
| diameter | 20.5 |
| edge | Reeded |
| fineness | 0.9 |
| material | 90% gold; 10% copper |
| mint-mark | S |
| mintage | unique |
| 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. |
| pcgs-link | 88054 |
| pcgs-number | 88054 |
| reverse-description | "3 DOLLARS" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom. |
| variety | Branch Mint |
| weight-grams | 5.015 |
| weight-ounces | 0.14512 |
| year-display | 1854-1889 |