Whitman Expo
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Obverse Description
The head of a Native American princess with a crown of feathers atop her head. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN circle the periphery from 7 o'clock to 5 o'clock.
Reverse Description
"3 DOLLARS" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
8656
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
3, DOLLARS, 1885
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
5.015 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1612 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1451 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1885
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
800
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8007
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Coin Value History
1885 $3 MS
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1885 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1885 $3 AU53 PCGS. ...
$5,002
1885 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (ICG).
$3,960
1885 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,640
1885 $3 MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (25/61). Mintage 801....
$11,400
1885 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (PCGS). Gold CAC. OGH Rattler.
$11,400
1885 $3 AU50 PCGS....
$3,480
1885 $3 AU58 PCGS....
$7,800
$3 1885 PCGS MS63 CAC
$14,688
1885 $3 MS64 PCGS. ...
$15,600
$3 1885 PCGS MS66+ CAC
$61,688
1885 $3 XF45 ANACS. The enticingly low mintage of only 800 coins makes the 1885 three dollar gold piece a favorite coin for...
$2,772
$3 1885 PCGS MS65 CAC
$23,500
$3 1885 PCGS VF35 CAC
$2,090
1885 $3 MS60 NGC. ...
$4,230
1885 $3 --Damaged, Mount Removed--NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 801. (#8007)...
$1,035
1885 $3 AU53 PCGS....
$3,720
1885 $3 AU55 NGC....
$4,680
1885 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$2,640
1885 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-62 (NGC).
$5,520
1885 $3 MS61 NGC. ...
$5,520
Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $676 – $125,000
1854 $3 MS
Worth: $861 – $76,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855 $3 MS
Worth: $861 – $45,000
1855-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,450 – $276,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $861 – $64,000
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $861 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $776 – $420,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $947 – $39,000
1860 $3 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
1860-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $384,000
1861 $3 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $67,000
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