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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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Coin Value History
1888 $3 PR CAM
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1888 $3 PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$92,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $77,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1888 $3 JD-1, Low R.4, PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$18,300
1888 $3 JD-1, Low R.4, PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$26,840
1888 $3 PR66+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, Low R.4....
$55,200
1888 $3 NGC/CAC Proof 63 CAM
$14,850
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
$6,612
1888 $3 PR64+ Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
$17,400
1888 $3 PR65 Cameo NGC. JD-1, Low R.4....
$26,400
1888 $3 PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
$43,200
1888 $3 PR63 Cameo PCGS. ...
$9,988
1888 $3 PR64 Cameo PCGS. JD-1, Low R.4. ...
$15,000
$3 1888 PCGS PR65 CAM
$24,675
1888 $3 PR66 Cameo PCGS. ...
$38,400
1888 $3 PR63 Cameo PCGS. ...
$11,162
1888 $3 PCGS Proof 64 CAM
$14,000
1888 $3 PR65 Cameo NGC. ...
$25,850
$3 1888 PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC
$67,562
1888 $3 PR63+ Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$11,750
1888 $3 PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$12,338
1888 $3 PR65 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$32,900
Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 PR [Type]
Worth: $4,400 – $69,600
1854 $3 PR
Worth: $45,000 – $174,000
1855 $3 PR
Worth: $55,000 – $240,000
1855-S $3 Branch Mint PR CAM
Worth: $2,000,000 – $2,000,000
1856 $3 PR
Worth: $80,000 – $192,000
1857 $3 PR
Worth: $15,000 – $144,000
1858 $3 PR
Worth: $11,000 – $95,000
1859 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $79,200
1860 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $102,000
1861 $3 PR
Worth: $7,500 – $108,000
1862 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $60,000
1863 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $66,000
1864 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $66,000
1865 $3 PR
Worth: $8,000 – $75,000
1865 $3 Restrike, JD-2 PR
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