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1859 $3 Pf Three Dollar $3 Gold Coin
Coins / United States of America / 3 Dollars / Three Dollar $3 Gold
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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