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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:
8653
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, 1882
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:
1882
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,500
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8004
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Coin Value History
1882 $3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$122,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $102,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| 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 |
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
1882 $3 Repunched Date, FS-301, AU58 NGC. ...
$5,869
1882 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-65 (PCGS).
$20,740
1882 $3 -- Cleaned -- NGC. AU. NGC Census: 5 in 50, 237 finer (6/26). CDN: $3,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 1,...
$2,562
1882 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC).
$4,148
1882 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (ICG).
$3,120
1882 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$3,960
1882 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$12,000
1882 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$13,200
1882 $3 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/289 and 0/6+). Mintage 1,500. ...
$2,400
1882 $3 Repunched Date, FS-301, MS61 NGC....
$7,200
1882 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-60 (NGC).
$5,040
1882 $3 MS62 PCGS. ...
$7,500
1882 $3 PCGS XF Details (Altered Surface)
$950
1882 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Fine-12 (PCGS).
$564
1882 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Mint State-66+ (PCGS).
$29,375
$94,000
1882 $3 F15 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/182). PCGS Population (0/207). Mintage: 1,576. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $639. (#8004)...
$748
1882 $3 --Damaged, Rim Filed, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, ...
$426
1882 $3 AU58 PCGS. ...
$5,612
1882 $3 MS65+ NGC. ...
$24,000
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