1888 $3 Princess Gold Coin - About Uncirculated 4286 Obverse Legend: CAR • III

Obverse Legend: CAR • III • D • G • HISP • ET IND • R

this issue ranks as one of the true key issues of the series

1447 oz ASW Description Obverse Flagged arms within wreath

when it came time for the 2nd (face) and 3rd printings (overprint)

Each coin is encapsulated and hand–packaged in a custom–designed

1888 $3 Princess Gold Coin - About Uncirculated 4286 Obverse Legend: CAR • IIIBy 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. A marginally tougher date with a scant mintage of 5000. It is believed there are only around 2,000 coins extant.