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:
8627
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, 1854
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:
1854
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
138,618
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7969
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Coin Value History
1854 $3 MS
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1854 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$91,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $77,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1854 $3 AU55 PCGS. CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 138,600. ...
$1,586
1854 $3 MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,416
1854 $3 MS63 NGC. ...
$3,538
1854 $3 AU53 NGC. CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 138,600. ...
$1,464
1854 $3 -- Altered Surfaces -- ANACS Details. AU50 Details. Mintage 138,600. ...
$1,281
1854 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (PCGS).
$2,928
1854 $3 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $1,675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 138,600. ...
$1,830
1854 $3 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 12, 4172 finer (3/26). Mintage 138,600. ...
$1,068
1854 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 Details--Repaired, Cleaned (ANACS).
$1,140
1854 $3 XF40 PCGS. CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 138,600....
$1,190
1854 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,680
1854 $3 -- Cleaned, Scratched -- ANACS Details. VF25. Mintage 138,600. ...
$840
1854 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS).
$5,280
1854 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$18,000
1854 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-30 (NGC).
$1,080
1854 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-60 (NGC).
$2,160
1854 $3 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (39/4441). PCGS Population: (40/3828). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 138,60...
$930
1854 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$990
1854 $3 MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$32,730
1854 ANACS Net VF-20/ex-jewelry
$767
Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $676 – $125,000
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
1862 $3 MS
Worth: $1,700 – $55,200
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