1855-S $3 MS PL

Name: 1855-S $3 MS PL
SKU: 376852

Greysheet & CPG® Values

Melt Value (Gold): 0.1451 oz +0.04%

$620.00

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Proof-like surfaces.

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.

Reverse Description

"3 DOLLARS" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom.

Catalog Information

GSID: 376852

Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre

Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre

Reverse Lettering: 3, DOLLARS, 1855

Fineness: 0.9

Weight (gr): 5.015 gr

Weight (oz): 0.1612 oz

Precious Metal Weight: 0.1451 oz

Strike Type: Business

Diameter: 20.5

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Reeded

Coin Date: 1855-S

Denomination: $3

Designation: MS

Mint Location: San Francisco

Mint Mark: S

Mintage: 6,600

Coinage Type: Three Dollar Gold

Coinage Years: 1854-1889

Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper

PCGS #: 87973

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1855-S $3 MS61 Prooflike PCGS....

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Sold 1/16/2025

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