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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:
8635
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, 1862
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:
1862
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,750
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7983
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Coin Value History
1862 $3 MS
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1862 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $55,000 | $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 $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 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 2 in 30, 236 finer (6/26). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 5,750. ...
$2,928
1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (NGC).
$10,200
1862 $3 AU58 PCGS. ...
$10,065
1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-50 (PCGS).
$5,760
1862 $3 AU55 PCGS....
$5,760
1862 $3 MS64+ PCGS. CAC....
$33,600
1862 $3 MS62 PCGS. CAC....
$13,800
1862 $3 XF45 PCGS....
$4,800
1862 $3 AU53 PCGS. ...
$5,400
1862 $3 Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/224). PCGS Population: (0/208). Mintage 5,750. ...
$900
$3 1862 PCGS MS65 CAC
$49,938
1862 $3 XF40 PCGS. ...
$2,040
1862 $3 MS63 NGC. ...
$10,200
1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$2,585
1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Mint State-66 (PCGS).
$39,950
1862 $3 --Altered Surfaces, Damaged, Mount Removed--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/186). PCGS Population (0/157). Minta...
$299
1862 $3 PCGS F15
$978
1862 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc. Details. A deceptively prooflike representative that displays faint hairlines on the...
$2,530
$1,438
1862 $3 MS61 NGC....
$10,200
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