1878 $3 Princess Gold Coin - Extremely Fine Details Draped Bust Half Sailor seated by bales of

Sailor seated by bales of cotton

99 Grams - g

Cataloged as Criswell #150

1806 Draped Bust Quarter - About Good

1878 $3 Princess Gold Coin - Extremely Fine Details Draped Bust Half Sailor seated by bales ofBy some accounts the primary purpose for the $3 gold coin was to make the purchase of larger quantities of 3 stamps easier. Whatever the reason, this "odd" denomination is always in demand and one of the more interesting coins in U. S. history. Though this is the most encountered date in Uncirculated condition it remains in high demand as people expand their collections. Despite having been removed from a bezel this coin remains a good looking piece