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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:
8660
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, 1889
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:
1889
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,300
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
8011
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Coin Value History
1889 $3 MS
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1889 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$84,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $67,000 | $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 |
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
1889 $3 MS61 NGC. ...
$4,514
1889 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-60 (NGC).
$4,148
1889 $3 MS65 PCGS. ...
$14,640
1889 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-66 (PCGS). CMQ.
$23,180
1889 $3 MS64 NGC. CAC. ...
$9,150
1889 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (NGC). CAC.
$4,636
1889 $3 AU55 PCGS. ...
$2,928
1889 $3 MS63 PCGS. ...
$6,405
1889 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$2,640
1889 $3 MS62 PCGS....
$5,760
1889 $3 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/416 and 0/11+). Mintage 2,300. ...
$2,600
1889 $3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/421). NGC Census: (4/325). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2,300. ...
$1,560
1889 $3 PCGS XF40
$1,175
1889 $3 -- Cleaned, Mount Removed, Tooled -- ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (2/307). PCGS Population: (17/392). CDN: $1,7...
$660
1889 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-67 (PCGS).
$44,870
1889 $3
$575
1889 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (NGC).
$4,800
1889 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-60 (PCGS). OGH.
$3,360
1889 $3 MS65 PCGS....
$19,200
1889 $3 MS66 NGC....
$18,000
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