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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:
8638
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, 1865
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:
1865
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,140
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7986
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Coin Value History
1865 $3 MS
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1865 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$129,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $108,000 | $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: $697 – $125,000
1854 $3 MS
Worth: $882 – $76,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855 $3 MS
Worth: $882 – $45,000
1855-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,450 – $276,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $882 – $64,000
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $882 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $797 – $420,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $970 – $39,000
1860 $3 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
1860-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $400,000
1861 $3 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $67,000
1865 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (PCGS).
$17,080
1865 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$5,280
1865 $3 AU50 PCGS....
$9,300
1865 $3 MS64 PCGS....
$45,600
1865 $3 MS63 NGC. This Select Mint State example displays deep prooflike reflectivity, particularly on the obverse, but the...
$31,200
1865 $3 MS66★ NGC. ...
$99,000
1865 $3 MS61 NGC. ...
$16,800
1865 $3 AU53 PCGS. This Civil War-era Philadelphia issue boasts a mintage of only 1,140 pieces, and high-grade examples are...
$9,600
1865 $3 PCGS AU58+
$12,220
1865 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-20 (PCGS).
$4,200
1865 $3 -- Mount Removed, Damaged, Polished -- ANACS. VF30 Details. CDN: $2,750 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. ...
$1,800
1865 $3 MS60 NGC. ...
$10,500
$3 1865 PCGS MS62+ CAC
$23,500
1865 $3 XF45 NGC. ...
$4,935
1865 $3 VF25 NGC. CAC. ...
$3,290
1865 $3 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (1/61). PCGS Population (0/69). Mintage: 1,140. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$1,380
1865 $3 --Ex-Jewelry, Repaired--ANACS XF40 Details. NGC Census: (0/58). PCGS Population (5/52). Mintage: 1,165. Numismedia W...
$1,495
$57,500
1865 $3
$24,150
1865 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.
$19,520
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