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:
8632
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, 1859
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:
1859
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
15,558
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7979
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Coin Value History
1859 $3 MS
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1859 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$47,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $39,000 | $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 |
1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,830
1859 $3 AU55 NGC. CAC. CAC: 16 in 55, 41 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 15,500. ...
$2,562
1859 $3 AU58 PCGS. ...
$4,282
1859 $3 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 80 in 53, 347 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,632 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 15,500. ...
$2,074
1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-50 (PCGS). CMQ.
$1,920
1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (NGC).
$3,600
1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$1,320
$3 1859 PCGS MS62 CAC
$7,638
1859 $3 MS63 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,600
$3 1859 PCGS MS65 CAC
$27,025
1859 $3 MS64 PCGS. ...
$11,400
1859 $3 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (13/564). PCGS Population: (15/473). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF40. Min...
$840
1859 $3 VF35 NGC. ...
$822
1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-66 (PCGS).
$32,900
1859 $3 VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/401). NGC Census: (0/522). Mintage: 15,558. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$822
1859 $3 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/499). PCGS Population (4/372). Mintage: 15,558. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$999
1859 $3 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (8/102). PCGS Population (3/106). Mintage: 15,558. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$2,820
1859 $3 --Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net F12. PCGS Population: (0/273). NGC Census: (1/338). Mintage: 15,500. Numismedia W...
$575
1859 $3 --Polished--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. This ...
$506
1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS). CMQ.
$1,560
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
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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