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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:
8654
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, 1883
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:
1883
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
900
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8005
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Coin Value History
1883 $3 MS
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1883 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$46,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $38,500 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $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: $705 – $125,000
1854 $3 MS
Worth: $890 – $76,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855 $3 MS
Worth: $890 – $45,000
1855-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,450 – $276,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $890 – $64,000
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $890 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $805 – $420,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $979 – $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
1883 $3 AU55 PCGS. CAC....
$6,300
1883 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$1,680
1883 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$14,400
1883 $3 AU58 NGC....
$6,300
1883 $3 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. Mintage 900....
$3,240
1883 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS). CMQ.
$11,700
1883 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-25 (PCGS).
$2,400
1883 $3 XF45 PCGS. The 1883 is one of the most popular ultra-low-mintage dates in the series, boasting a production of just...
$2,880
1883 $3 NGC MS61
$6,259
1883 $3 XF40 PCGS. Smooth honey-gold surfaces show only light wear on this collector-grade 1883 three dollar piece. This is...
$3,360
1883 $3 MS63 NGC. ...
$5,880
1883 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Mint State-66+ (PCGS).
$29,375
1883 $3 MS60 NGC. ...
$4,465
1883 $3 MS65 NGC. ...
$21,150
1883 $3 AU53 PCGS. ...
$2,820
1883 $3 -- Mount Removed, Polished, Scratched -- ANACS. VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/114). PCGS Population (1/175). Mintage...
$690
1883 $3 --Mount Removed--NGC. VF Details. NGC Census: (1/107). PCGS Population (1/169). Mintage: 900. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$1,092
1883 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (PCGS).
$5,760
1883 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$2,520
1883 $3 MS62 PCGS. The 1883 three dollar piece boasts one of the lowest mintages in the series (just 900 pieces); only the ...
$8,400
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