1878 $3 Princess Gold Coin - Extremely Fine Details Draped Bust Half Man seated next to wheat

Man seated next to wheat at left

5" Tall x 6

2014 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set contains eight silver coins:

Very attractive and fully lustrous

Printed by the American Banknote Company in bright red and black with a nice green overprint this note features a rare vignette at right of "Washington Encampment"

1878 $3 Princess Gold Coin - Extremely Fine Details Draped Bust Half Man seated next to wheatBy 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