1878 $3 Princess Gold Coin - Extremely Fine Details Draped Bust Half Printed by the American Banknote

Printed by the American Banknote Company in bright red and black with a nice green overprint this note features a rare vignette at right of "Washington Encampment"

25c - Tennessee (Silver)

Sailor seated by bales of cotton

Very attractive and fully lustrous

Cataloged as Criswell #150

1878 $3 Princess Gold Coin - Extremely Fine Details Draped Bust Half Printed by the American BanknoteBy 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. Though this is the most encountered date in Uncirculated condition it remains in high demand as people expand their collections. Despite having been removed from a bezel this coin remains a good looking piece