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1888 $3 PR CAM

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1451 oz
$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: 8773
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, 1888
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: 1888
Denomination: $3
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 291
Coinage Type: Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years: 1854-1889
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 88052
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1888 $3 PR CAM
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1451 oz
$589.05
GSID:8773 PCGS:88052 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1888 $3 PR CAM
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR67 CAC $92,000 $1,234
PR67 - $77,000 $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
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234

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1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1. Rarity-4-. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS).
1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1. Rarity-4-. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS).
$18,300
Sold 9/2/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1888 $3 JD-1, Low R.4, PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
1888 $3 JD-1, Low R.4, PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$26,840
Sold 1/14/2026
Heritage Auctions
1888 $3 PR66+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, Low R.4....
1888 $3 PR66+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, Low R.4.... CAC approved
$55,200
Sold 7/20/2023
Heritage Auctions
1888 $3 NGC/CAC Proof 63 CAM
1888 $3 NGC/CAC Proof 63 CAM CAC approved
$14,850
Sold 1/31/2022
DLRC
1888 $3 PR67 Cameo NGC. The 1888 three dollar is well known as the most frequently encountered date in the series in proof ...
$60,375
Sold 1/7/2006
Heritage Auctions
$6,612
Sold 10/16/2003
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
1888 $3 JD-1, Low R.4, PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
1888 $3 JD-1, Low R.4, PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$18,300
Sold 1/16/2026
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1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1. Rarity-4-. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CMQ.
1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1. Rarity-4-. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CMQ.
$25,200
Sold 4/1/2025
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1888 $3 PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
1888 $3 PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, Low R.4. ... CAC approved
$43,200
Sold 9/17/2020
Heritage Auctions
1888 $3 PR63 Cameo PCGS. ...
1888 $3 PR63 Cameo PCGS. ...
$9,988
Sold 11/1/2015
Heritage Auctions
1888 $3 PR64+ Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
1888 $3 PR64+ Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
$17,400
Sold 1/13/2023
Heritage Auctions
1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1. Rarity-4-. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CMQ.
1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1. Rarity-4-. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CMQ.
$27,600
Sold 11/19/2024
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1888 $3 PR66 Cameo PCGS. ...
1888 $3 PR66 Cameo PCGS. ...
$38,400
Sold 8/14/2019
Heritage Auctions
1888 $3 PR63 Cameo PCGS. ...
1888 $3 PR63 Cameo PCGS. ...
$11,162
Sold 9/29/2013
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1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4-. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4-. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. CAC approved
$18,000
Sold 4/5/2022
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1888 $3 PR65 Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.4....
1888 $3 PR65 Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.4....
$26,400
Sold 5/3/2023
Heritage Auctions
$3 1888 PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC
$3 1888 PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC CAC approved
$67,562
Sold 11/15/2018
Legend Numismatics
1888 $3 PR63+ Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
1888 $3 PR63+ Cameo NGC. CAC. ... CAC approved
$11,750
Sold 4/28/2013
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1888 $3 PR64 Cameo PCGS. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
1888 $3 PR64 Cameo PCGS. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
$15,000
Sold 12/16/2021
Heritage Auctions
$3 1888 PCGS PR65 CAM
$3 1888 PCGS PR65 CAM
$24,675
Sold 12/12/2019
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