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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:
8771
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, 1887
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
5.015 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1612 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1451 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1887
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
160
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
98051
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Coin Value History
1887 $3 PR DCAM
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1887 $3 PR DCAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$120,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $91,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 PR [Type]
![Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1874-3-obv.jpeg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $4,400 – $69,600
1854 $3 PR
Worth: $45,000 – $174,000
1855 $3 PR
Worth: $55,000 – $240,000
1855-S $3 Branch Mint PR CAM
Worth: $2,000,000 – $2,000,000
1856 $3 PR
Worth: $80,000 – $192,000
1857 $3 PR
Worth: $15,000 – $144,000
1858 $3 PR
Worth: $11,000 – $95,000
1859 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $79,200
1860 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $102,000
1861 $3 PR
Worth: $7,500 – $108,000
1862 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $60,000
1863 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $66,000
1864 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $66,000
1865 $3 PR
Worth: $17,500 – $108,000
1865 $3 Restrike, JD-2 PR
1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1. Rarity-4. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$57,600
1887 $3 PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, R.4....
$17,400
1887 $3 PR66+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$84,000
1887 $3 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, R.4. ...
$63,092
1887 $3 PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$19,975
$3 1887 PCGS PR65+ DCAM CAC
$44,650
1887 $3 -- Double Struck, Reverse Rotated -- PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$22,800
1887 $3 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS Secure. ...
$43,200
1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Proof-67 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$70,500
1887 $3 PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$16,450
1887 $3 PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$51,600
1887 $3 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$40,800
1887 $3 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$115,000
1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$48,000
1887 $3 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$45,600
$80,500
$3 1887 PCGS PR65+ DCAM CAC
$44,650
1887 $3 PR66 ★ Ultra Cameo NGC. The proof mintage for this date was just 160 coins, and examp...
$51,750
1887 $3 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. An awe-inspiring proof three dollar whose nearly flawless yellow-gold surfaces literally spar...
$75,000
1887 $3 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$38,400
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