The $3 Gold Princess is one of the more distinctive coins ever produced by the United States Mint, struck in .900 fine gold with a weight of 0.1451 troy ounces. First authorized in the early 1850s and minted across several decades, this coin carries a face value of three dollars and occupies a category that has no modern parallel in American coinage. We carry this coin in cleaned or low-premium condition, sourced from various mint facilities, and it appeals to buyers who want access to a genuine piece of nineteenth-century U.S. gold coinage at a more attainable price point.
Because this listing covers a random year, the specific date will vary. Buyers receive an authentic $3 Gold Princess from our current inventory, with the year selected based on availability. The cleaned or low-premium designation reflects the coin's grade and condition, which directly affects the price while leaving the underlying metal content intact.
Congress authorized the three-dollar gold piece in 1853, partly in response to a proposal to simplify postage payments. The denomination was intended to complement a new three-cent stamp rate, allowing a sing
…The $3 Gold Princess is one of the more distinctive coins ever produced by the United States Mint, struck in .900 fine gold with a weight of 0.1451 troy ounces. First authorized in the early 1850s and minted across several decades, this coin carries a face value of three dollars and occupies a category that has no modern parallel in American coinage. We carry this coin in cleaned or low-premium condition, sourced from various mint facilities, and it appeals to buyers who want access to a genuine piece of nineteenth-century U.S. gold coinage at a more attainable price point.
Because this listing covers a random year, the specific date will vary. Buyers receive an authentic $3 Gold Princess from our current inventory, with the year selected based on availability. The cleaned or low-premium designation reflects the coin's grade and condition, which directly affects the price while leaving the underlying metal content intact.
Congress authorized the three-dollar gold piece in 1853, partly in response to a proposal to simplify postage payments. The denomination was intended to complement a new three-cent stamp rate, allowing a single coin to purchase exactly one hundred stamps. The United States Mint began striking the coin in 1854 and continued production through 1889, though mintages were generally low and the denomination never achieved widespread circulation.
Production occurred primarily at the Philadelphia Mint, with limited coinage also taking place at branch mints in Dahlonega, Georgia, New Orleans, Louisiana, and San Francisco, California during various years of the series. The series is notable for its long production run combined with its consistently modest output, making surviving examples meaningful artifacts of mid-to-late nineteenth-century American monetary history. By 1889, the three-dollar denomination was discontinued along with several other gold issues as Congress streamlined the U.S. coin series.
The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a feathered headdress, a design element that drew from Native American iconography as interpreted by the engravers of the period. The word "LIBERTY" appears on the headband, and the date is positioned at the bottom of the obverse field. Stars encircle the portrait, and the overall composition reflects the tight, detailed engraving style common to U.S. coinage of that era.
The reverse displays a wreath of tobacco, wheat, corn, and cotton surrounding the denomination "3 DOLLARS," with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" inscribed along the outer rim. The wreath design was updated during the series run, with the version used from 1854 onward featuring more elaborate agricultural imagery than earlier prototype iterations. The coin's small diameter and relatively thin profile give it a refined, almost delicate appearance that distinguishes it from the larger gold denominations of the same period.
At 0.1451 troy ounces, the $3 Gold Princess contains roughly one-seventh the gold of a standard one-ounce coin. That size makes it accessible at a lower absolute cost per unit, which allows buyers to acquire authentic U.S. gold coinage without committing to the price of a full ounce. The smaller format also suits those building a varied collection of historic American gold across different denominations and eras.
The tradeoff inherent to fractional gold is that premiums over spot tend to be proportionally higher than those on full-ounce pieces. For this product, the cleaned or low-premium grade helps bring the acquisition cost closer to the underlying metal value, making the price-to-gold ratio more favorable than it would be for a higher-grade example of the same coin.
Every $3 Gold Princess we offer is verified for authenticity, weight, and metal content before it reaches our customers. As coins struck by the United States Mint to a stated composition of .900 fine gold, these pieces were produced under the exacting standards that governed federal coinage throughout the nineteenth century. The specifications are consistent across the series, and the gold content of 0.1451 troy ounces is uniform regardless of date or mint mark.
For buyers seeking an additional layer of independent authentication, we are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC. While this particular listing covers raw, ungraded examples, those third-party grading services represent the most widely accepted standard for coin authentication in the United States, and we maintain those relationships to support customers across every tier of the market.
This product is listed in cleaned or low-premium condition, designated as Grade C in our grading system. Cleaned coins have been subjected to some form of surface treatment at some point in their history, which typically removes original luster and creates a brighter or shinier surface that differs from natural wear. This affects the coin's collectible grade and numismatic value but does not alter its gold content or authenticity. Buyers prioritizing metal content over numismatic condition will find this a straightforward way to acquire genuine U.S. gold at a reduced premium.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip. For larger quantity orders, coins will be packaged in a tube or sealed container appropriate to the quantity purchased. Because this is a secondary market product sourced from various origins and years, packaging will not always be uniform, and coins should be expected to arrive without original mint packaging or certificates. Condition expectations are set clearly in the listing to avoid ambiguity.
Pricing for this coin is tied directly to the current spot price of gold, adjusted for the coin's .900 fine purity and 0.1451 troy ounce weight. The premium above spot reflects the cost of sourcing a genuine nineteenth-century U.S. Mint coin, as well as the inherent scarcity of any piece from a series with historically low mintages. The cleaned designation keeps the premium lower than a comparable example in higher numismatic grade, which is why this listing attracts buyers focused on gold content rather than collector grade.
Because the $3 Gold Princess was produced in relatively small numbers across its entire run, supply on the secondary market is more constrained than it is for modern bullion coins. That scarcity can influence premiums, particularly during periods of heightened collector demand. Our pricing reflects live market conditions and is structured to provide clarity rather than obscure the relationship between spot price and final cost.
The $3 Gold Princess is a recognized series within the U.S. gold coin market, and cleaned or low-premium examples trade regularly through dealers, auction houses, and secondary market platforms. The standardized metal content and known composition make these coins straightforward to evaluate from a bullion standpoint, even when numismatic grade is limited. Buyers who understand the gold content relative to the premium paid will also understand what to expect when pricing a resale.
We operate a two-way market, which means customers can both purchase and sell coins through our platform. Considering liquidity before making a purchase, rather than only when it is time to sell, is a principle we emphasize across our entire catalog. Knowing the current buyback pricing before committing to a purchase provides a more complete picture of the actual cost of ownership.
Few nineteenth-century U.S. gold denominations occupy the specific niche that the three-dollar piece does. It is a genuine federal coin struck by the United States Mint from .900 fine gold, part of a series that ran for over three decades before being discontinued entirely. That combination of authenticity, historical rarity, and recognizable origin gives this coin a character that modern bullion products cannot replicate.
The cleaned or low-premium condition makes this a practical choice for buyers who want access to a historic piece of American gold coinage without paying the premium associated with collector-grade examples. The gold content is identical regardless of surface condition, and for buyers who weight metal content over numismatic appeal, this listing offers a direct path to owning a genuine U.S. Mint gold coin from the 1800s at a cost-effective price point.
We have been operating in the physical precious metals market since 2010, building our reputation on transparent pricing, product authenticity, and straightforward customer service. Every coin we sell is verified before it ships, and we maintain the standards our customers expect from a dealer they plan to return to. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and active membership in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect the standards we hold ourselves to across every product category.
Our two-way market model means we stand behind the products we sell well beyond the point of purchase. Customers can sell back through the same platform where they bought, with competitive buyback pricing displayed transparently. That consistency, combined with clear condition disclosures and real-time pricing, is what separates a trustworthy dealer from a transactional one. We want buyers to feel informed and confident at every stage, whether they are purchasing their first historic gold coin or adding to a collection they have been building for years.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing, which is particularly useful when evaluating secondary market coins like this one where premiums can shift based on supply and collector demand. Rather than relying on static retail pricing, Pro members see real-time wholesale market conditions that reflect how this product is actually trading, making it easier to assess whether the current premium represents a favorable entry point.
Pro also provides real-time portfolio valuation using live wholesale bid pricing, so members can track the current liquidation value of their holdings rather than estimating from retail comparables. Combined with proprietary market intelligence tools and product research capabilities, the platform gives members a more complete view of how a coin like the $3 Gold Princess fits within the broader precious metals market in terms of pricing, spread, and liquidity.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make the purchasing process as convenient and secure as possible. Customers can pay using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency via BitPay. The variety of options is intentional, reflecting our commitment to accommodating different buyer preferences without adding unnecessary friction to the transaction.
Every transaction is handled with security and reliability as the baseline expectation. Whether a customer is completing a first purchase or managing a routine addition to an existing holding, the checkout process is designed to be transparent, straightforward, and backed by responsive support if anything requires attention.
Product ID: BST-0005952FED
| Random Year Status | Random Year |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Gold |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Brand/Mint | U.S. Mint |
| Mint Mark | Various |
| Purity | 0.9 |
| Weight | 0.1451 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.1 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.5 mm |
| Grade | Cull |
The $3 Gold Princess is one of the more distinctive coins ever produced by the United States Mint, struck in .900 fine gold with a weight of 0.1451 troy ounces. First authorized in the early 1850s and minted across several decades, this coin carries a face value of three dollars and occupies a category that has no modern parallel in American coinage. We carry this coin in cleaned or low-premium condition, sourced from various mint facilities, and it appeals to buyers who want access to a genuine piece of nineteenth-century U.S. gold coinage at a more attainable price point.
Because this listing covers a random year, the specific date will vary. Buyers receive an authentic $3 Gold Princess from our current inventory, with the year selected based on availability. The cleaned or low-premium designation reflects the coin's grade and condition, which directly affects the price while leaving the underlying metal content intact.
Congress authorized the three-dollar gold piece in 1853, partly in response to a proposal to simplify postage payments. The denomination was intended to complement a new three-cent stamp rate, allowing a sing
…The $3 Gold Princess is one of the more distinctive coins ever produced by the United States Mint, struck in .900 fine gold with a weight of 0.1451 troy ounces. First authorized in the early 1850s and minted across several decades, this coin carries a face value of three dollars and occupies a category that has no modern parallel in American coinage. We carry this coin in cleaned or low-premium condition, sourced from various mint facilities, and it appeals to buyers who want access to a genuine piece of nineteenth-century U.S. gold coinage at a more attainable price point.
Because this listing covers a random year, the specific date will vary. Buyers receive an authentic $3 Gold Princess from our current inventory, with the year selected based on availability. The cleaned or low-premium designation reflects the coin's grade and condition, which directly affects the price while leaving the underlying metal content intact.
Congress authorized the three-dollar gold piece in 1853, partly in response to a proposal to simplify postage payments. The denomination was intended to complement a new three-cent stamp rate, allowing a single coin to purchase exactly one hundred stamps. The United States Mint began striking the coin in 1854 and continued production through 1889, though mintages were generally low and the denomination never achieved widespread circulation.
Production occurred primarily at the Philadelphia Mint, with limited coinage also taking place at branch mints in Dahlonega, Georgia, New Orleans, Louisiana, and San Francisco, California during various years of the series. The series is notable for its long production run combined with its consistently modest output, making surviving examples meaningful artifacts of mid-to-late nineteenth-century American monetary history. By 1889, the three-dollar denomination was discontinued along with several other gold issues as Congress streamlined the U.S. coin series.
The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Lady Liberty wearing a feathered headdress, a design element that drew from Native American iconography as interpreted by the engravers of the period. The word "LIBERTY" appears on the headband, and the date is positioned at the bottom of the obverse field. Stars encircle the portrait, and the overall composition reflects the tight, detailed engraving style common to U.S. coinage of that era.
The reverse displays a wreath of tobacco, wheat, corn, and cotton surrounding the denomination "3 DOLLARS," with "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" inscribed along the outer rim. The wreath design was updated during the series run, with the version used from 1854 onward featuring more elaborate agricultural imagery than earlier prototype iterations. The coin's small diameter and relatively thin profile give it a refined, almost delicate appearance that distinguishes it from the larger gold denominations of the same period.
At 0.1451 troy ounces, the $3 Gold Princess contains roughly one-seventh the gold of a standard one-ounce coin. That size makes it accessible at a lower absolute cost per unit, which allows buyers to acquire authentic U.S. gold coinage without committing to the price of a full ounce. The smaller format also suits those building a varied collection of historic American gold across different denominations and eras.
The tradeoff inherent to fractional gold is that premiums over spot tend to be proportionally higher than those on full-ounce pieces. For this product, the cleaned or low-premium grade helps bring the acquisition cost closer to the underlying metal value, making the price-to-gold ratio more favorable than it would be for a higher-grade example of the same coin.
Every $3 Gold Princess we offer is verified for authenticity, weight, and metal content before it reaches our customers. As coins struck by the United States Mint to a stated composition of .900 fine gold, these pieces were produced under the exacting standards that governed federal coinage throughout the nineteenth century. The specifications are consistent across the series, and the gold content of 0.1451 troy ounces is uniform regardless of date or mint mark.
For buyers seeking an additional layer of independent authentication, we are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC. While this particular listing covers raw, ungraded examples, those third-party grading services represent the most widely accepted standard for coin authentication in the United States, and we maintain those relationships to support customers across every tier of the market.
This product is listed in cleaned or low-premium condition, designated as Grade C in our grading system. Cleaned coins have been subjected to some form of surface treatment at some point in their history, which typically removes original luster and creates a brighter or shinier surface that differs from natural wear. This affects the coin's collectible grade and numismatic value but does not alter its gold content or authenticity. Buyers prioritizing metal content over numismatic condition will find this a straightforward way to acquire genuine U.S. gold at a reduced premium.
Individual coins ship in a protective plastic flip. For larger quantity orders, coins will be packaged in a tube or sealed container appropriate to the quantity purchased. Because this is a secondary market product sourced from various origins and years, packaging will not always be uniform, and coins should be expected to arrive without original mint packaging or certificates. Condition expectations are set clearly in the listing to avoid ambiguity.
Pricing for this coin is tied directly to the current spot price of gold, adjusted for the coin's .900 fine purity and 0.1451 troy ounce weight. The premium above spot reflects the cost of sourcing a genuine nineteenth-century U.S. Mint coin, as well as the inherent scarcity of any piece from a series with historically low mintages. The cleaned designation keeps the premium lower than a comparable example in higher numismatic grade, which is why this listing attracts buyers focused on gold content rather than collector grade.
Because the $3 Gold Princess was produced in relatively small numbers across its entire run, supply on the secondary market is more constrained than it is for modern bullion coins. That scarcity can influence premiums, particularly during periods of heightened collector demand. Our pricing reflects live market conditions and is structured to provide clarity rather than obscure the relationship between spot price and final cost.
The $3 Gold Princess is a recognized series within the U.S. gold coin market, and cleaned or low-premium examples trade regularly through dealers, auction houses, and secondary market platforms. The standardized metal content and known composition make these coins straightforward to evaluate from a bullion standpoint, even when numismatic grade is limited. Buyers who understand the gold content relative to the premium paid will also understand what to expect when pricing a resale.
We operate a two-way market, which means customers can both purchase and sell coins through our platform. Considering liquidity before making a purchase, rather than only when it is time to sell, is a principle we emphasize across our entire catalog. Knowing the current buyback pricing before committing to a purchase provides a more complete picture of the actual cost of ownership.
Few nineteenth-century U.S. gold denominations occupy the specific niche that the three-dollar piece does. It is a genuine federal coin struck by the United States Mint from .900 fine gold, part of a series that ran for over three decades before being discontinued entirely. That combination of authenticity, historical rarity, and recognizable origin gives this coin a character that modern bullion products cannot replicate.
The cleaned or low-premium condition makes this a practical choice for buyers who want access to a historic piece of American gold coinage without paying the premium associated with collector-grade examples. The gold content is identical regardless of surface condition, and for buyers who weight metal content over numismatic appeal, this listing offers a direct path to owning a genuine U.S. Mint gold coin from the 1800s at a cost-effective price point.
We have been operating in the physical precious metals market since 2010, building our reputation on transparent pricing, product authenticity, and straightforward customer service. Every coin we sell is verified before it ships, and we maintain the standards our customers expect from a dealer they plan to return to. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and active membership in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect the standards we hold ourselves to across every product category.
Our two-way market model means we stand behind the products we sell well beyond the point of purchase. Customers can sell back through the same platform where they bought, with competitive buyback pricing displayed transparently. That consistency, combined with clear condition disclosures and real-time pricing, is what separates a trustworthy dealer from a transactional one. We want buyers to feel informed and confident at every stage, whether they are purchasing their first historic gold coin or adding to a collection they have been building for years.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing, which is particularly useful when evaluating secondary market coins like this one where premiums can shift based on supply and collector demand. Rather than relying on static retail pricing, Pro members see real-time wholesale market conditions that reflect how this product is actually trading, making it easier to assess whether the current premium represents a favorable entry point.
Pro also provides real-time portfolio valuation using live wholesale bid pricing, so members can track the current liquidation value of their holdings rather than estimating from retail comparables. Combined with proprietary market intelligence tools and product research capabilities, the platform gives members a more complete view of how a coin like the $3 Gold Princess fits within the broader precious metals market in terms of pricing, spread, and liquidity.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make the purchasing process as convenient and secure as possible. Customers can pay using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, or cryptocurrency via BitPay. The variety of options is intentional, reflecting our commitment to accommodating different buyer preferences without adding unnecessary friction to the transaction.
Every transaction is handled with security and reliability as the baseline expectation. Whether a customer is completing a first purchase or managing a routine addition to an existing holding, the checkout process is designed to be transparent, straightforward, and backed by responsive support if anything requires attention.
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