1878 $3 Princess Gold Coin - Premium Quality BU Shield Nickel 1901-A German States

1901-A German States

This commemorative halve commemorates two famous battles faught in Lexington-Concord in 1775

celebrate the 30th anniversary of this popular coin

[lion skin around neck] / Eagle standing left on prow

Paget Designer Reverse G

1878 $3 Princess Gold Coin - Premium Quality BU Shield Nickel 1901-A German StatesBy 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. Highly lustrous, strictly original surfaces and sharp as a tack. Though this is the most encountered date in Uncirculated condition it remains in high demand as people expand their collections.