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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:
8657
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, 1886
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:
1886
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,000
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8008
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Coin Value History
1886 $3 MS
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1886 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$66,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $55,000 | $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 |
1886 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Unc Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$2,928
1886 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (ICG).
$3,840
1886 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$5,280
1886 $3 AU55 PCGS....
$4,320
1886 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-50 (PCGS).
$3,480
1886 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-60 (NGC). CMQ.
$5,760
1886 $3 XF45 PCGS. CAC....
$3,120
1886 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (PCGS). OGH.
$6,600
1886 $3 MS62+ NGC. CAC. ...
$13,800
1886 $3 MS63 NGC. ...
$12,600
$3 1886 PCGS MS64
$22,325
$3 1886 PCGS XF40
$1,870
1886 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Mint State-65 (PCGS).
$42,300
1886 $3--Altered Surfaces, Scratched, Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30....
$719
1886 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS).
$5,040
1886 $3 AU53 NGC....
$3,600
1886 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC).
$5,040
1886 $3 AU50 PCGS. CAC....
$3,840
1886 $3 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. ...
$2,160
1886 $3 XF45 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,920
Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $654 – $125,000
1854 $3 MS
Worth: $839 – $76,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855 $3 MS
Worth: $839 – $45,000
1855-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,450 – $276,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $839 – $64,000
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $839 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $754 – $420,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $923 – $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
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