1888 $3 Princess Gold Coin - About Uncirculated 4286 screw back

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1447 oz ASW Description Obverse Flagged arms within wreath

1913-A Prussia Silver 5 Mark KM

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

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

1888 $3 Princess Gold Coin - About Uncirculated 4286 screw backBy 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.