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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:
8636
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, 1863
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:
1863
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,000
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7984
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Coin Value History
1863 $3 MS
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1863 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$201,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $168,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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
1861 $3 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $67,000
1863 $3 MS66 NGC. ...
$31,720
1863 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (NGC).
$9,600
1863 $3 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 4 in 30, 274 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 5,000. ...
$2,160
1863 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS).
$3,360
1863 CACG AU-53
$6,785
1863 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$7,200
1863 $3 MS61 NGC....
$11,700
1863 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$10,800
1863 $3 AU50 PCGS. The Philadelphia Mint struck only 5,000 three dollar gold pieces in 1863. This issue is collectible in A...
$4,320
1863 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH.
$15,600
1863 $3 MS60 NGC. ...
$8,700
1863 $3 MS67+ NGC. ...
$51,600
1863 $3 MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$117,000
1863 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS).
$16,800
1863 $3 MS63 PCGS. ...
$9,900
1863 $3 -- Mounts Removed, Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/250). PCGS Population: (0/210). Mintage ...
$288
1863 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-65 (NGC).
$25,128
1863 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--XF40 NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (6/186). PCGS Population (9/131). Mintage: 5,000. Numismedia...
$1,151
1863 $3 --Ex-Jewelry, Severely Damaged--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/195). PCGS Population (1/138). Mintage: 5,039. N...
$546
$3 1863 PCGS MS66+ CAC
$64,625
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