1859 $3 Pf Three Dollar $3 Gold Coin

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1859-P Three Dollar $3 Gold Coin Value

The 1859-P three dollar $3 gold coin value ranges from $1 to $100,000 depending on the quality of the coin and its mint strike type.

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What is a 1859-P Three Dollar $3 Gold Coin?

The 1859-P Proof Three Dollar $3 Gold Coin is a gold coin that was produced at the Philadelphia mint. It has a legal tender value of $3.00. As a "Proof" coin, it was produced in a limited quantity, which makes it considered more collectible than "business strike" or "mint strike" coins which are intended for circulation. With such a low mintage of only 80, there are likely few of these items available for purchase or at auction in a year. This coin contains a moderate amount of gold at 4.51261 grams (0.15 oz. Adjusted Gold Weight).

Coin Specifications

Year 1859
Mint Philadelphia
Mintage 80
Diameter 20.5 millimeters
Production Proof
Material Gold
Weight 5.0150 grams / 0.1613 ounces
Precious Metal Gold
Metal Content 4.5126 grams / 0.1451 ounces
Metal Value $3.71  (as of 2020-12-22, 12:12 PM)
Obverse Designer James B. Longacre
Reverse Designer James B. Longacre
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