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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:
8658
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, 1887
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:
1887
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,000
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8009
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Coin Value History
1887 $3 MS
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1887 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $25,000 | $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
1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS).
$5,124
1887 $3 MS61 PCGS. ...
$5,124
1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (NGC).
$2,562
1887 $3 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: 1 in 35, 212 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 6,000. ...
$1,920
1887 $3 MS62 NGC....
$5,100
1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-65 (PCGS). CMQ.
$16,800
1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS).
$7,200
1887 $3 AU58 PCGS....
$3,840
1887 $3 MS63 PCGS....
$5,760
1887 $3 AU55 NGC. The 1887 three dollar gold piece is more accessible than its small mintage of 6,000 pieces would suggest,...
$3,600
$3 1887 PCGS MS66+ CAC
$35,250
1887 $3 NGC MS60
$3,900
1887 $3 AU50 PCGS. ...
$1,528
1887 $3 --Cleaned, Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (1/179). PCGS Population (1/230). Mintage: 6,000. Numismedia...
$523
1887 $3 XF45 NGC. ...
$1,265
1887 Fine12 ANACS. ...
$529
1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$1,680
1887 $3 MS61 PCGS. ...
$3,000
1887 $3 AU53 PCGS....
$2,880
1887 $3 MS62 NGC. VP-001, Doubled Die Obverse....
$5,520
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