1888 $3 Princess Gold Coin - About Uncirculated FS-501 This is a military payment

This is a military payment note in the amount of 9 Pounds 5 Shillings payed to Roger Pitkin

These gorgeous notes from the Bank of America in Providence

Inscriptions include “LIBERTY

Mintage: 19

With a mintage of just 18

1888 $3 Princess Gold Coin - About Uncirculated FS-501 This is a military paymentBy 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. A marginally tougher date with a scant mintage of 5000. It is believed there are only around 2,000 coins extant.