The $3 Gold piece is one of America’s most unique and fascinating coins. Authorized by the Act of February 21, 1853, and struck from 1854 through 1889, these coins feature Chief Engraver James B. Longacre’s Indian Princess Head design.
Throughout its 36-year production run, the Three Dollar gold piece saw extremely low mintage figures compared to other U.S. denominations. Struck primarily at the Philadelphia Mint—with rare, small-run issues from Charlotte (1855-C), Dahlonega (1854-D), New Orleans (1854-O), and San Francisco—it remains a highly sought-after type coin for classic U.S. gold collectors.
