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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:
8645
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, 1872
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:
1872
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,000
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7994
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Coin Value History
1872 $3 MS
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1872 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$158,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $132,000 | $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 $3 MS
Worth: $867 – $45,000
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
1872 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (NGC).
$6,710
1872 $3 AU50 PCGS. ...
$3,050
1872 $3 MS61 PCGS....
$7,800
1872 $3 MS64 PCGS....
$30,000
1872 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (PCGS).
$3,120
1872 $3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/181). Mintage 2,000. ...
$2,640
1872 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Plugged, Repaired (NGC).
$1,080
1872 $3 AU55 NGC....
$4,320
1872 $3 PCGS MS62 ex: D.L. Hansen
$5,950
1872 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (PCGS).
$9,988
1872 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Mint State-65+ (PCGS).
$37,600
1872 $3 XF40 PCGS. ...
$1,265
1872 $3 --Scratched--NCS. Unc. Details. Brilliant surfaces with considerable prooflike character in the fields. A scattering...
$1,265
1872 $3--Plugged, Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net Fine 12. The plug appears at the truncation of Liberty's bust,...
$467
1872 $3 VF35 ANACS. Although Liberty's hair and forehead ...
$949
1872 $3 --Damaged--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. The field ...
$414
1872 $3 AU58 NGC. CAC. ...
$7,015
1872 $3 -- Harshly Cleaned -- NGC Details. AU. NGC Census: 6 in 50, 185 finer (11/25). CDN: $2,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$2,280
1872 $3 MS61 NGC....
$10,200
$3 1872 PCGS MS64 CAC
$42,300
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