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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:
8630
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, 1857
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:
1857
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
20,891
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7976
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Coin Value History
1857 $3 MS
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1857 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$65,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
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 $3 MS
Worth: $889 – $76,000
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-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
1857 $3 MS64 PCGS. ...
$18,300
1857 $3 AU55 NGC. CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 20,891. ...
$1,891
1857 $3 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: 48 in 45, 656 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 20,891. ...
$1,380
1857 $3 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 85 in 53, 257 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 20,891. ...
$1,650
1857 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,200
1857 $3 MS61 NGC....
$3,720
1857 $3 MS62+ NGC....
$5,520
1857 $3 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 20,891. ...
$2,400
1857 $3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/320). NGC Census: (49/575). CDN: $1,335 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 20,89...
$1,320
$3 1857 PCGS MS65+ CAC
$52,875
1857 $3 PCGS VF Details (Edge Repaired)
$556
1857 $3 MS63 NGC. ...
$4,800
1857 $3 PCGS XF40
$900
1857 $3 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (4/625). PCGS Population: (8/402). Mintage 20,891. From The Estate of Jon Amato. ...
$780
1857 $3 Good 4 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/345). NGC Census: (0/571). Mintage: 20,891. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem ...
$588
1857 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-66 (NGC).
$46,288
1857 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-30 (NGC).
$841
1857 $3 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (1/510). PCGS Population (0/280). Mintage: 20,891. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in ...
$575
1857 $3 MS60 NGC. ...
$3,105
1857 $3 MS64 NGC....
$9,000
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