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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:
8646
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, 1873
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
Variety:
Closed 3
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,000
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7995
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Coin Value History
1873 $3 Closed 3 MS
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1873 $3 Closed 3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $72,000 | $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: $706 – $125,000
1854 $3 MS
Worth: $891 – $76,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855 $3 MS
Worth: $891 – $45,000
1855-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,450 – $276,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $891 – $64,000
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $891 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $806 – $420,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $981 – $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
1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. AU-58 (PCGS).
$28,800
1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. VF Details--Damage (PCGS).
$3,600
1873 Closed 3 ANACS VF-30
$7,080
1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. AU-53 (NGC).
$15,600
1873 $3 Closed 3 AU50 PCGS....
$14,400
1873 $3 Closed 3 MS61 PCGS. The only mintage figures recorded for the enigmatic 1873 three dollar gold piece is for 25 proo...
$33,600
1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. AU-55 (PCGS).
$20,400
1873 $3 NGC XF45 (Closed 3)
$12,000
1873 $3 Closed 3 -- Rim Filed -- NCS. XF Details. ...
$5,760
1873 $3 PCGS MS62 (Closed 3)
$28,055
$3 1873 CLOSED 3. PCGS MS63 EX SIMPSON
$44,650
1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. Mint State-64 (PCGS).
$51,700
$23,000
1873 $3 Closed 3--Cleaned, Scratched--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. NGC Census: (0/42). PCGS Population (0/63). Numismedia W...
$1,610
1873 $3 Closed 3 AU58 PCGS....
$24,000
$6,490
$3,277
1873 $3 PCGS AU53 (Closed 3)
$14,000
1873 $3 Closed 3 AU50 PCGS. ...
$10,200
1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. MS-61 (NGC).
$24,675
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