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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:
8641
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, 1868
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:
1868
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,850
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7989
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Coin Value History
1868 $3 MS
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1868 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$108,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $90,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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
1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (NGC).
$6,100
1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64+ (NGC). CAC. CMQ.
$15,860
1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (ICG).
$2,280
1868 $3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 45 in 50, 300 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 4,875. ...
$2,379
1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-25 (PCGS).
$1,560
1868 $3 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/367). Mintage 4,875. ...
$2,100
1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-62 (PCGS).
$8,400
1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF Details--Mount Removed (NGC).
$1,140
1868 $3 MS61 PCGS....
$6,300
1868 $3 MS63 PCGS. Gold CAC. A moderate mintage of 4,875 pieces and a high survival rate makes the 1868 three dollar gold p...
$20,400
1868 $3 MS60 ANACS. ...
$7,200
$3 1868 NGC AU53
$1,704
1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Mint State-66 (PCGS).
$36,425
1868 $3 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/311). NGC Census: (0/358). Mintage: 4,850. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC...
$822
1868 $3 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (11/316). PCGS Population (23/266). Mintage: 4,850. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$1,292
1868 $3 MS65 PCGS. This is a highly appealing Gem, one of the finest survivors from a mintage of just 4,850 coins. Although...
$25,300
$46,575
1868 $3--Altered Surfaces--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30....
$460
1868 $3 AU58 NGC....
$5,520
1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS). CMQ.
$11,400
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