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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:
8663
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, 1855
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:
1855-S
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
6,600
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7973
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Coin Value History
1855-S $3 MS
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1855-S $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$331,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $276,000 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $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: $711 – $125,000
1854 $3 MS
Worth: $896 – $76,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855 $3 MS
Worth: $896 – $45,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $896 – $64,000
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $896 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $811 – $420,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $986 – $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
1855-S $3 AU50 PCGS. ...
$7,015
1855-S $3 VF35 PCGS....
$3,600
1855-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (PCGS).
$8,400
1855-S $3 XF40 PCGS....
$3,120
1855-S $3 MS61 PCGS....
$60,000
1855-S $3 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/181). NGC Census: (3/178). Mintage 6,600. ...
$1,200
1855-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-30 (NGC).
$1,800
1855-S $3 PCGS VF20
$1,600
1855-S $3 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$264,000
1855-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (PCGS).
$13,800
1855-S $3 XF45 NGC. Lightly worn with mild abrasions and bright yellow-gold color. This 1855-S is among the scarce San Fran...
$3,600
1855-S $3 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/169). NGC Census: (3/158). Mintage 6,600. ...
$720
1855-S $3 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/180 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (2/164 and 0/0+). Mintage 6,600....
$630
1855-S $3 AU58 NGC. ...
$14,400
1855-S $3 Fine 15 NGC. ...
$1,020
1855-S $3 MS63 NGC. ...
$64,625
$920
1855-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Mint State-62+ (PCGS).
$55,225
1855-S $3 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (1/160). PCGS Population (0/149). Mintage: 6,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$529
1855-S $3 VF25 NGC. ...
$1,645
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