erious collectors of classic United States coins are aware that Mr. James Longacre, the fourth chief engraver of the United States Mint, designed quite a number of the coins used in a growing United States back in the mid-1800s. His $3 gold piece design, for example, is still considered an absolute beauty today. As well, several of his designs for smaller denomination coins, like the Flying Eagle cent, are coveted classics. Mixed into this are the nickel 3-cent pieces. These little workhorses were produced from 1865 all the way to 1889, and can be
