Whitman Expo
The U.S. Mint is planning to release the first U.S. coinage and medal of a shape other than round.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
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
Send Catalog Feedback
To: editor@greysheet.com
Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1854 $3 MS
Body: Referring page: http://beta.greysheet.com/prices/item/1854-three-dollar-princess-united-states-gold/gsid/8627 GSID: 8627 Title: 1854 $3 MS
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1854 $3 MS
Value By Grade
1854 $3 MS
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
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 |
Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 MS [Type]
![Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/$3-Princess-Gold.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $704 – $125,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855 $3 MS
Worth: $889 – $45,000
1855-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,450 – $276,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $889 – $64,000
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $889 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $804 – $420,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $978 – $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
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
Greysheet News
The Shape of Things to Come in U.S. Coinage
8/12/2026
Greysheet Offers Former Numismaster Subscribers 3 Months Free Subscription
Numismaster.com ceased operations on July 31, leaving paid digital subscribers scrambling to pursue other options for their numismatic information.
8/10/2026
Special Quarters Headed for Circulation
The search is on for special quarter dollars that will be placed in circulation by the United States Mint as part of the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.
8/10/2026
Events
Heritage Auctions: US Currency Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World Paper Money Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Heritage Auctions: US Coins Tuesday & Wednesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Wednesday, June 3, 2026