1870 Indian Princess Three Dollar
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Auction Record
$67,563 MS65+ 09-29-2016 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
Produced at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1870 Indian Princess Three Dollar is part of the Indian Princess Three Dollars 1854-1889 series. With a mintage of 3,500, this is a scarce issue — the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 99% of the year's production. The obverse features a female figure wearing a feathered headdress, representing Liberty in the guise of a Native American princess, similar to but distinct from the gold dollar design and the reverse displays a wreath of tobacco, wheat, corn, and cotton enclosing the denomination 3 DOLLARS and date. The 1870-S is a legendary rarity — believed to be unique, struck for the San Francisco Mint cornerstone ceremony. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $1.7K to $19K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 5.02 grams, 20.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7991.
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