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1854 Three-Dollar Gold Piece (First Year)

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Pre-1933 Gold · $3

1854 Three-Dollar Gold Piece (First Year)

$3 · Pre-1933 Gold · James B. Longacre

Designer: James B. Longacre

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Coin facts

Denomination
$3
Metal
gold
Series
Three Dollar
Year
1854
Era
Pre-1933 Gold

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