Years
Designer
James B. Longacre
Composition
90% gold, 10% copper
Diameter
20.5 mm
Mass
5.015 g
Thickness
1.3 mm
Edge
Reeded
Mints
Philadelphia, Charlotte, Denver, New Orleans, San Francisco
Metal
Gold
Design
Indian Princess large head; reverse a wreath of tobacco, wheat, corn, and cotton around 3 DOLLARS. Why three dollars? The 1851 3¢ postage rate — a sheet of 100 stamps.
History
A denomination that never caught on. 1854-D is the only Dahlonega $3 (1,120 struck). 1870-S is unique, in the cornerstone of the San Francisco Mint. 1875 and 1876 are proof-only rarities. Most dates after 1854 are low mintage.
Key dates
Varieties
1854-D · 1854-D $3
design · key
1870-S · 1870-S $3
design · stopper
116 issues