coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $3 (Three Dollars) \ $3 Princess Gold \ 1861 \ Philadelphia
The $3 Princess Gold coin, also known as the "Three Dollar" coin, was minted in the United States between 1854 and 1889, with the 1861 Philadelphia mint issue being particularly notable. This coin features a depiction of Liberty wearing a crown, surrounded by stars, on the obverse, while the reverse displays an intricate design of a wreath enclosing the denomination "3 DOLLARS." The coin is composed of 90% gold and has a total weight of 5.02 grams. It is regarded as a rarity among collectors due to its limited production and historical significance during the Civil War era.
