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1878 $3 Indian Princess Head Gold Coin NGC UNC Details
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1878 $3 Indian Princess Head Gold Coin NGC UNC Details
Add an unusual denomination from the early days of U.S. gold coinage to your collection with the 1878 $3 Indian Princess Head Gold Coin NGC UNC Details. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this historic coin is composed of .900 fine gold and contains approximately 0.1451 troy oz of actual gold weight. Professionally authenticated by NGC as UNC Details.
The $3 Gold Piece was introduced in 1854 and remains one of the most distinctive denominations ever produced by the United States Mint. Designed by James B. Longacre, the coin features Liberty wearing a Native American-inspired headdress on the obverse, surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The reverse displays the denomination and date within an laurel wreath. The unusual $3 denomination was intended in part to complement the era’s three-cent postage rate, making it convenient to purchase sheets of stamps. The series was never produced in large quantities and was discontinued after 1889.
Coin Specifications:
- Graded as UNC Details by NGC
- Struck in 900 fine gold of actual weight of 0.1451 troy oz
- Denomination: $3
- Produced by the United States Mint
- Arrives in an official NGC holder
- Obverse: features a bust of Lady Liberty on her left side wearing a native headdress, inscribed above is "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
- Reverse: Shows the denomination and year of mintage encircled by the laurel wreath.
Why Own This 1878 $3 Gold Coin?
- Unusual $3 Denomination: One of the most distinctive denominations in U.S. coinage.
- 19th-Century Gold: Genuine pre-1933 U.S. gold struck nearly 150 years ago.
- Longacre Design: Features the recognizable Indian Princess Head motif.
- Short-Lived Series: The $3 Gold Piece was produced only from 1854 through 1889.
The 1878 $3 Indian Princess Head Gold Coin NGC UNC Details combines a scarce-format denomination, classic U.S. Mint artistry, and genuine 19th-century gold in one historic collectible. Its unconventional $3 face value and relatively short-lived series distinguish it from the more familiar gold dollars, Quarter Eagles, and Half Eagles of the period, making this NGC-authenticated example an intriguing addition to a collection of pre-1933 American gold. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact one of our customer service representatives.
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