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1885 $3 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1451 oz +0.23%
$621.22
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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: 8656
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, 1885
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: 1885
Denomination: $3
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 800
Coinage Type: Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years: 1854-1889
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 8007
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1451 oz +0.23%
$621.22
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1885 $3 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $57,500 $1,234
MS66 - $48,000 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

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$2,090
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$4,230
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$7,800
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$23,500
Sold 6/27/2019
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