The United States $3 Gold Pieces 1854-1889 by Q. David Bowers with Douglas Winter. Published 2005.
Drawing on extensive experience as professional numismatists and specific expertise in U.S. gold coins, authors Dave Bowers and Doug Winter present up-to-date historical, market, rarity and other info about this intriguing denomination. The impetus for this book is the remarkable collection of Richard Jewell, which is being offered at auction during 2005 and has provided many of the coins depicted in high quality color photographs along with rarity, mintage and research info for each date.