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1887 $3 PR DCAM

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1451 oz +0.52%
$589.05
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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: 8771
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, 1887
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 5.015 gr
Weight (oz): 0.1612 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.1451 oz
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 20.5
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Coin Date: 1887
Denomination: $3
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 160
Coinage Type: Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years: 1854-1889
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
Rarity: 4
PCGS #: 98051
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1451 oz +0.52%
$589.05
GSID:8771 PCGS:98051 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1887 $3 PR DCAM
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR67 CAC $120,000 $1,234
PR67 - $91,000 $1,234
PR66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR66 - $1,234 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234

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1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1. Rarity-4. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1. Rarity-4. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. CMQ. CAC approved
$57,600
Sold 8/27/2025
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1887 $3 PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, R.4....
1887 $3 PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, R.4....
$17,400
Sold 5/3/2023
Heritage Auctions
1887 $3 PR66+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.4. ...
1887 $3 PR66+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.4. ... CAC approved
$84,000
Sold 9/29/2022
Heritage Auctions
1887 $3 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, R.4. ...
1887 $3 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. JD-1, R.4. ...
$63,092
Sold 4/23/2021
Heritage Auctions
1887 $3 PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
1887 $3 PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ... CAC approved
$19,975
Sold 3/24/2013
Heritage Auctions
$3 1887 PCGS PR65+ DCAM CAC
$3 1887 PCGS PR65+ DCAM CAC CAC approved
$44,650
Sold 4/27/2023
Legend Numismatics
1887 $3 -- Double Struck, Reverse Rotated -- PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, R.4. ...
1887 $3 -- Double Struck, Reverse Rotated -- PR63 Ultra Cameo NGC. JD-1, R.4. ...
$22,800
Sold 7/14/2022
Heritage Auctions
1887 $3 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS Secure. ...
1887 $3 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS Secure. ...
$43,200
Sold 8/16/2018
Heritage Auctions
1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Proof-67 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Proof-67 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$70,500
Sold 3/27/2014
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1887 $3 PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
1887 $3 PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$16,450
Sold 1/14/2013
Heritage Auctions
1887 $3 PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.4. ...
1887 $3 PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.4. ... CAC approved
$51,600
Sold 1/11/2023
Heritage Auctions
1887 $3 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
1887 $3 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$40,800
Sold 1/4/2018
Heritage Auctions
1887 $3 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
1887 $3 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ... CAC approved
$115,000
Sold 1/8/2012
Heritage Auctions
1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
1887 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. CAC approved
$48,000
Sold 4/5/2022
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1887 $3 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
1887 $3 PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$45,600
Sold 12/7/2017
Heritage Auctions
$80,500
Sold 1/5/2008
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
$3 1887 PCGS PR65+ DCAM CAC
$3 1887 PCGS PR65+ DCAM CAC CAC approved
$44,650
Sold 7/26/2018
Legend Numismatics
1887 $3 PR66 ★ Ultra Cameo NGC. The proof mintage for this date was just 160 coins, and examp...
$51,750
Sold 6/3/2006
Heritage Auctions
1887 $3 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. An awe-inspiring proof three dollar whose nearly flawless yellow-gold surfaces literally spar...
$75,000
Sold 6/3/2006
Heritage Auctions
1887 $3 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
1887 $3 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$38,400
Sold 1/4/2018
Heritage Auctions
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