1864 Three Dollar Gold (1864 $3) NGC AU55. 1864 $3 Indian Princess Head, NGC AU55. James B. Longacres $3 Indian Princess Head gold piece has long fascinated the collecting public. In addition, Civil War coinage is always in favor and with the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War fast approaching it is a sure bet that demand for coins from the era will increase greatly. These factors taken together provide numismatists a wonderful short term opportunity to acquire select pieces such as the specimen offered here prior to the surge in demand that can be expected.

This delightful coin has a full strike and crisp detail. Original and almost completely unblemished surfaces exhibit very light and even wear on the highest points of the devices. Luscious yellow golden hues contrast with darker tones to give the piece a charming and wholesome look. Pieces this fresh are too few and far between and will always warrant serious consideration from the discriminating collector/investor. PQ+++++