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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:
8642
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, 1869
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:
1869
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,500
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7990
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Coin Value History
1869 $3 MS
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1869 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
| 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: $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
1869 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (PCGS).
$4,392
1869 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (NGC).
$5,978
1869 $3 XF45 PCGS. ...
$2,806
1869 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Spot Removed (PCGS).
$2,400
1869 $3 AU53 PCGS....
$3,120
$3 1869 PCGS MS63
$17,038
1869 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$3,240
1869 $3 PCGS VF Details (Damage)
$1,100
1869 PCGS XF-40
$1,534
1869 $3 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/173). NGC Census: (0/180). Mintage 2,500. ...
$960
1869 $3 MS61 NGC. ...
$3,360
1869 $3 MS62 PCGS. ...
$7,200
1869 $3 -- Mount Removed, Damaged, Polished -- ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/175). PCGS Population: (0/166). Mintage ...
$480
1869 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Mint State-65 (PCGS).
$42,300
1869 $3 MS60 NGC. ...
$4,312
1869 $3 --Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. A glossy appearance derives from overzealous cleaning, and the piece shows m...
$1,035
1869 $3 AU55 PCGS. The 1869 is a less often seen issue in high grade, boasting a small 2,500-coin mintage. This Choice AU ...
$3,538
1869 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (NGC).
$5,400
1869 $3 XF45 NGC....
$3,600
1869 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$3,600
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