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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:
8629
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
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
26,010
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7974
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Coin Value History
1856 $3 MS
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1856 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$77,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
1856 $3 MS64 PCGS. ...
$8,540
1856 $3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 68 in 45, 643 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 26,010. ...
$1,320
1856 $3 VF30 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: 10 in 30, 886 finer. CAC: 1 in 30, 110 finer (10/25). CDN: $925 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$1,140
1856 $3 MS62 NGC....
$4,080
1856 $3 AU58 PCGS. CAC....
$3,000
1856 CACG AU-55
$1,947
1856 $3 MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$6,900
1856 $3 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (111/605). PCGS Population: (99/428). CDN: $1,410 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 26,01...
$1,320
1856 $3 -- Bent, Cleaned, Damaged, Mount Removed -- ANACS. VF20 Details. Mintage 26,010....
$666
1856 $3 MS61 NGC. ...
$3,120
1856 $3 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/667). NGC Census: (19/824). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 26,01...
$1,110
1856 $3 AU50 ANACS. Mintage 26,010. ...
$960
1856 $3 VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/666). NGC Census: (0/809). Mintage 26,010. ...
$432
1856 $3 MS60 ANACS. ...
$1,920
$920
1856 $3 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/583). NGC Census: (1/758). Mintage: 26,010. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$494
1856 $3 MS65 NGC. ...
$32,200
1856 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/587). PCGS Population (0/387). Mintage: 26,010. Numismedia W...
$518
$1,150
1856 $3 MS64 PCGS. During its 36-year history, only one three dollar gold piece (the first in 1854) had a mintage that exce...
$9,000
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-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
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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