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Newly discovered 1867-S Half Eagle also shatters previous auction record in $10.665 million U.S. coins event; 1934 $10,000 Federal Reserve Note Leads $8.7 million U.S. currency auction.
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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:
8665
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, 1857
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:
1857-S
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
14,000
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7977
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Coin Value History
1857-S $3 MS
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1857-S $3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$504,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $420,000 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $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: $678 – $125,000
1854 $3 MS
Worth: $863 – $76,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855 $3 MS
Worth: $863 – $45,000
1855-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,450 – $276,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $863 – $64,000
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $863 – $54,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $949 – $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
1857-S $3 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 15, 191 finer (12/25). CDN: $1,075 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1...
$1,342
1857-S $3 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 35, 129 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 14,200...
$1,860
1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF Details--Mount Removed (PCGS).
$960
1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (NGC).
$5,760
1857-S $3 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (14/168). Mintage 14,200. ...
$2,040
1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS).
$3,720
1857-S $3 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/98). Mintage 14,200. ...
$1,800
1857-S $3 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/178). NGC Census: (4/193). CDN: $975 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 14,200...
$1,140
1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS).
$12,000
1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-50 (PCGS).
$5,040
1857-S $3 MS64 PCGS. CAC. ...
$96,000
1857-S $3 AU55 PCGS. ...
$7,999
1857-S $3 NGC/CAC VG-10
$825
1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Fine-12 (NGC).
$840
1857-S $3 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (8/177). PCGS Population: (10/163). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 14,000....
$870
1857-S $3 Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/200). PCGS Population: (2/195). Mintage 14,000. ...
$456
1857-S $3 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (3/171). PCGS Population (1/141). Mintage: 14,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$604
1857-S $3 MS60 NGC. ...
$14,950
1857-S $3 MS62 PCGS. ...
$57,500
1857-S $3 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (4/183). PCGS Population: (2/173). Mintage 14,000. ...
$840
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