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1855-S $3 Branch Mint PR CAM

1855-S $3 Branch Mint PR CAM

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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 8778)

The 1855-S Three dollar gold is part of a series of Princess head three dollar gold coins struck from 1854-1889. The specific variety is Branch Mint. Struck in San Francisco and designated as a Proof (PR) strike, this coin is made of 90% gold; 10% copper from a mintage of Unique struck and has a rarity rating of 8.
According to Heritage Auctions, this unique coin was "produced to commemorate the first striking of the three dollar denomination at the San Francisco Mint, which just opened for coinage operations the year before, the early history of this coin is shrouded in mystery, adding to its historic interest and mystique." The sole known example was part of the Tom Bender Collection, which was sold in February 2023 by Heritage for $2.16 million.
Obverse: 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: "3 DOLLARS" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom.

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Catalog Detail

GSID: 8778
Coin Date: 1855-S
Denomination: $3 / Three dollar gold
Designation: PR
Mint Mark: S
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mintage: Unique
Coinage Type: Princess head three dollar gold
Coinage Years: 1854-1889
Prefix: Unique
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
Variety: Branch Mint
Rarity: R-8
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Fineness: 0.9
Weight: 5.015 gr
Weight: 0.14512 oz
Coin Shape: Round
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering: 3, DOLLARS, 1855
Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre
PCGS #: 88054
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