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1854 $3 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1451 oz +2.62%
$483.63
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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: 8627
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, 1854
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: 1854
Denomination: $3
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 138,618
Coinage Type: Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years: 1854-1889
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 7969
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1854 $3 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1451 oz +2.62%
$483.63
GSID:8627 PCGS:7969 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $91,000 $1,234
MS67 - $77,000 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1854 $3 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. AU58 Details. Mintage 138,600. ...
$1,159
Sold 1/21/2026
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1854 $3 AU55 PCGS. CDN: $1,460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 138,600. ...
$1,653
Sold 1/17/2026
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1854 $3 MS62 NGC. The coruscating surfaces of this pleasing MS62 three dollar have frosty orange-gold luster with only a fe...
$3,480
Sold 12/15/2025
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1854 $3 AU53 PCGS. CDN: $1,360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 138,600. ...
$1,477
Sold 12/3/2025
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1854 $3 AU50 NGC. CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 138,600. ...
$1,260
Sold 11/26/2025
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1854 $3 -- Cleaned, Scratched -- ANACS Details. VF25. Mintage 138,600. ...
$840
Sold 10/29/2025
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1854 $3 XF45 NGC. Mintage 138,600. ...
$1,260
Sold 7/23/2025
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1854 $3 MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$4,560
Sold 4/4/2025
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1854 $3 MS64 NGC....
$5,280
Sold 12/13/2024
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1854 $3 XF40 PCGS. Mintage 138,600. ...
$1,170
Sold 12/11/2024
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1854 $3 MS61 NGC. Mintage 138,600. ...
$2,340
Sold 12/9/2024
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1854 $3 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (39/4441). PCGS Population: (40/3828). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 138,60...
$930
Sold 2/28/2024
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1854 $3 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (33/871). PCGS Population: (16/742). CDN: $2,125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 138,60...
$2,100
Sold 11/19/2023
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1854 $3 MS65 PCGS....
$13,800
Sold 5/5/2023
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1854 $3 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/3838). NGC Census: (4/4430). Mintage 138,600. ...
$676
Sold 12/28/2022
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1854 $3 MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$32,730
Sold 6/17/2021
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1854 ANACS Net VF-20/ex-jewelry
$767
Sold 11/6/2020
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
1854 $3 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/3559 and 0/31+). NGC Census: (22/4190 and 0/15+). VF30. Mintage 138,618....
$720
Sold 10/9/2019
Heritage Auctions
1854 $3 PCGS VF Details (Damage)
$575
Sold 4/9/2018
DLRC
1854 $3 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (4/4004). PCGS Population (4/3141). Mintage: 138,618. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free N...
$446
Sold 12/6/2015
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