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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:
8649
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, 1878
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:
1878
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
82,304
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8000
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Coin Value History
1878 $3 MS
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1878 $3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $55,000 | $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
1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Mount Removed (NGC).
$854
1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$2,684
1878 $3 XF45 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $1,119.57 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 82...
$1,281
1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC.
$4,392
1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-65 (PCGS).
$8,540
1878 $3 MS66 ★ NGC. Variety 2. ...
$16,470
1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-62 (PCGS).
$2,684
1878 $3 AU55 PCGS. CDN: $1,460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 82,324. ...
$1,586
1878 $3 MS64+ PCGS. ...
$4,880
1878 $3 MS67 NGC. ...
$30,500
1878 $3 AU50 PCGS. CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 82,324. ...
$1,260
1878 $3 -- Ex-Jewelry, Rim Damaged -- ANACS Details. XF40. Mintage 82,324....
$840
1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (PCGS).
$1,320
1878 $3 MS61 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (468/3426). NGC Census: (877/2244). CDN:...
$2,401
1878 $3 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (25/6669). Mintage 82,324. ...
$960
1878 $3 MS60 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 82,324....
$2,520
1878 $3 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/6389). NGC Census: (8/5513). CDN: $730 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 82,324...
$840
1878 $3 ANACS VG-08 Details (Ex-Jewelry)
$450
1878 $3 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (10/5484). PCGS Population: (7/6379). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 82,324....
$840
1878 $3 -- Mounts Removed, Polished -- ANACS. Fine 15 Details. NGC Census: (4/5405). PCGS Population: (3/6254). Mintage 82...
$336
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