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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:
8664
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, 1856
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:
1856-S
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
34,500
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7975
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Coin Value History
1856-S $3 MS
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1856-S $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$112,500 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $93,500 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1856-S $3 XF45 PCGS. CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 34,500. ...
$3,538
1856-S $3 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: 54 in 40, 447 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 34,500. ...
$1,920
1856-S $3 AU55 PCGS....
$4,680
1856-S $3 AU58 PCGS....
$11,100
1856-S $3 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/508). Mintage 34,500. ...
$1,140
1856-S $3 AU50 NGC....
$3,120
1856-S $3 MS62+ PCGS. CAC....
$38,400
1856-S $3 AU53 NGC....
$2,520
1856-S $3 Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (7/573). PCGS Population: (7/513). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage ...
$1,066
1856-S $3 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/520). NGC Census: (2/578). CDN: $925 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 34,500...
$1,020
1856-S $3 MS63 PCGS....
$55,200
1856-S $3 VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (28/466). PCGS Population: (42/361). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 34,5...
$1,387
1856-S $3 MS61 PCGS. ...
$11,700
1856-S $3 VF20 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (23/468). NGC Census: (10/531). CDN: $960 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage ...
$1,084
1856-S $3 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (23/504). PCGS Population: (27/439). CDN: $825 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 34,500...
$1,140
1856-S $3 Good 4 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (10/571). PCGS Population: (4/529). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Minta...
$840
1856-S $3 Medium S, Good 6 ANACS. Mintage 34,500....
$528
1856-S $3 PCGS Genuine (Mount Removed)
$425
1856-S $3 NGC/CAC AG-03
$675
1856-S $3 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/380). NGC Census: (17/477). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. ...
$841
Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $725 – $125,000
1854 $3 MS
Worth: $875 – $76,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855 $3 MS
Worth: $875 – $45,000
1855-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $276,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $875 – $64,000
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $875 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $825 – $90,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $963 – $39,000
1860 $3 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
1860-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $360,000
1861 $3 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $67,000
1862 $3 MS
Worth: $1,700 – $55,200
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