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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:
8647
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, 1874
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:
1874
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
41,800
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7998
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Coin Value History
1874 $3 MS
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1874 $3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $24,000 | $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
1874 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC).
$1,525
1874 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS).
$1,830
1874 $3 MS62 PCGS. ...
$2,928
1874 $3 MS64 PCGS. ...
$5,002
1874 $3 MS61 NGC. CDN: $2,175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 41,800. ...
$2,257
1874 $3 MS65+ NGC. ...
$10,065
1874 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF Details--Ex Jewelry (PCGS).
$1,080
1874 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (NGC).
$3,240
1874 $3 XF45 PCGS. CDN: $1,160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 41,800....
$1,281
1874 $3 AU53 PCGS. CDN: $1,360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 41,800....
$1,525
1874 $3 AU50 PCGS. CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 41,800. From the Mark George Collection....
$1,320
1874 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-40 (NGC).
$1,140
1874 $3 VF35 ANACS. Mintage 41,800. ...
$900
1874 $3 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (18/2976). PCGS Population: (15/2604). CDN: $730 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 41,800...
$750
1874 $3 -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. NGC Census: (48/731). PCGS Population: (32/690). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. B...
$852
1874 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-66 (PCGS).
$18,212
1874 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$517
1874 $3 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (1/2867). PCGS Population: (1/2426). Mintage 41,800. ...
$376
1874 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$423
1874 $3 VF20 ANACS. ...
$558
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