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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:
8628
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, 1855
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:
1855
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
50,555
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7972
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Coin Value History
1855 $3 MS
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1855 $3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$54,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $42,000 | $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: $682 – $125,000
1854 $3 MS
Worth: $867 – $76,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,450 – $276,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $867 – $64,000
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $867 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $782 – $420,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $954 – $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
1862 $3 MS
Worth: $1,700 – $55,200
1855 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,403
1855 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-50 (PCGS).
$1,586
1855 $3 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: 60 in 40, 1362 finer (7/26). CDN: $1,059.57 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 50,555. ...
$1,190
1855 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63+ (PCGS).
$6,100
1855 $3 MS61 NGC. CAC. ...
$3,660
1855 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$1,068
1855 $3 AU53 NGC. CDN: $1,425 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 50,555. ...
$1,708
1855 $3 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 50,555. ...
$2,074
1855 $3 AU55 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 36 in 55, 69 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 50,555. ...
$2,379
1855 $3 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (19/1392). Mintage 50,555. ...
$990
1855 $3 MS65 PCGS....
$31,200
1855 $3 MS62 NGC....
$3,500
1855 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Fine-12 (NGC).
$840
1855 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-60 (PCGS). OGH.
$2,640
1855 $3 MS64 NGC....
$8,700
1855 $3 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (6/1322). PCGS Population: (6/1141). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 50,555. ...
$810
1855 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-35 (PCGS).
$646
1855 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VG-10 (PCGS).
$446
1855 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-20 (PCGS).
$617
1855 $3 Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/1233). PCGS Population (0/975). Mintage: 50,555. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$446
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