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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:
8651
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, 1880
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:
1880
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,000
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8002
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Coin Value History
1880 $3 MS
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1880 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $66,000 | $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
1880 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (PCGS). OGH.
$5,612
1880 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (PCGS). CMQ.
$9,760
1880 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS).
$11,590
1880 $3 MS65 PCGS. ...
$17,080
1880 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-62 (PCGS).
$8,700
1880 $3 MS61 PCGS....
$7,500
1880 $3 AU58 PCGS. Well struck, save for the usual minor softness on the wreath bowknot. The semiprooflike fields on this n...
$5,040
1880 $3 PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$2,278
1880 $3 -- Ex-Jewelry -- ANACS. AU 50 Details. Mintage 1,000....
$2,160
1880 $3 PCGS/CAC MS66+ ex: Pogue Collection
$38,000
1880 $3 XF45 PCGS. ...
$2,115
$7,020
1880 $3 VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/125). PCGS Population (0/170). Mintage: 1,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$1,438
1880 $3 --Ex-Jewelry, Scratched--ANACS VF30 Details. NGC Census: (0/118). PCGS Population (0/177). Mintage: 1,036. Numismedi...
$748
1880 $3
$575
1880 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (PCGS).
$3,689
1880 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$12,810
1880 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$17,080
1880 $3 MS65+ PCGS. CAC....
$19,200
1880 $3 MS62 PCGS. ...
$5,040
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