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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:
8769
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 #:
8051
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Coin Value History
1887 $3 PR
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1887 $3 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$83,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $69,500 | $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 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
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 $3 PR64+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$15,600
$3,658
1887 $3 PR62 NGC. ...
$7,666
1887 $3 PR66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$48,875
1887 $3 PR45 NGC. ...
$3,220
1887 $3 PR65 PCGS. Many examples were saved of this proof emission from near the end of the series, so that numerous certif...
$26,450
1887 $3--Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Proof....
$5,750
$8,050
1887 $3
$66,700
1887 $3 PR64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$16,800
1887 $3 PR62 NGC. ...
$7,762
$43,125
1887 $3 PR65 PCGS....
$25,300
1887 $3 PR64 PCGS. ...
$30,550
1887 $3 PR62 PCGS. The mirrored surfaces on this more affo...
$6,038
$17,250
1887 $3 PR64 PCGS. ...
$15,525
1887 $3
$18,400
1887 $3 PR64 PCGS. ...
$18,400
1887 $3
$21,850
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