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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:
8634
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, 1861
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:
1861
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,959
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7982
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Coin Value History
1861 $3 MS
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1861 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$80,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $67,000 | $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 $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 $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
1862 $3 MS
Worth: $1,700 – $55,200
1861 $3 MS64 PCGS. ...
$21,960
1861 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (ICG).
$6,300
1861 $3 AU50 PCGS. ...
$5,246
1861 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (PCGS).
$6,600
1861 $3 AU55 NGC....
$7,500
1861 $3 MS61 NGC....
$9,300
1861 $3 MS62 PCGS. Unlike several large-mintage gold denominations struck in 1861, the three dollar mintage was low. Only 5...
$14,400
1861 $3 MS60 PCGS....
$10,500
$3 1861 PCGS MS63 CAC
$21,150
1861 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS).
$3,360
1861 $3 XF40 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,060
1861 $3 VF20 PCGS. ...
$1,560
1861 $3 VF35 NGC. ...
$2,880
1861 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-65 (PCGS).
$25,850
$3,744
1861 $3 MS67 NGC. ...
$47,800
1861 $3 VF25 NGC. ...
$1,495
1861 $3 MS66 PCGS....
$46,000
1861 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS).
$36,000
1861 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS).
$9,000
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