PCGS Nos: 7976, 8020

Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 20,891
Proofs: estimated 10

Designer: James Barton Longacre

Diameter: ±20.5 millimeters

Metal content:
Gold - 90%
Other - 10%

Weight:  77.4 grains (5.02 grams)

Edge: Reeded

Mintmark: None (for Philadelphia) below the wreath on the reverse

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Significant examples:
PCGS MS-65 (illustrated above).  The Great Lakes collection of Three-Dollar gold pieces.  This is the finest example graded by PCGS and the only coin at this level.

Recent appearances:
PCGS MS-64.  Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries, "The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV Sale", November 20-21, 2000, Lot 271, illustrated, sold for $13,225.00  Purchased from Mal Varner, February 16, 1973

PCGS MS-60.  Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale", August 6-7, 2000, Lot 7194, illustrated, sold for $2,185.00

NGC AU-55.  Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 826 at $1,035.00

AU-50.  Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries' Robert W. Schwan Collection Sale, October 26-27, 2000, Lot 2296 at $747.50

EF-45.  Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 827 at $747.00

VF-30.  Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries' Robert W. Schwan Collection Sale, October 26-27, 2000, Lot 2297 at $488.75

Notes:
The finest Uncirculated example graded by PCGS is a single MS-65. 

The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-65.