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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:
8652
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, 1881
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:
1881
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
500
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8003
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Coin Value History
1881 $3 MS
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1881 $3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$115,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $96,000 | $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
1881 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC). CAC.
$13,420
1881 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (PCGS).
$14,640
1881 $3 MS63 PCGS....
$20,581
1881 $3 AU58 PCGS....
$13,200
1881 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$3,840
1881 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS).
$6,600
1881 $3 -- Mount Removed, Repaired, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU50. Mintage 500. ...
$3,720
1881 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-30 (NGC).
$3,600
1881 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (NGC). CAC. OH.
$45,600
1881 $3 AU53 PCGS. ...
$6,600
1881 $3 MS62 NGC. ...
$13,802
1881 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Mint State-66+ (PCGS).
$76,375
1881 $3 XF40 NGC. ...
$3,290
1881 $3 --Altered Surfaces--NCS. Unc Details. The 1881 has the lowest recorded business strike production of the type. A mer...
$3,450
1881 $3--Mount Removed, Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS. VG Details, Net G4....
$374
1881 $3--Ex-Jewelry, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF20....
$920
1881 $3 AU55 NGC....
$9,900
1881 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (PCGS).
$13,200
$3 1881 PCGS MS63+ CAC
$27,025
1881 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS). CMQ.
$12,600
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