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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:
8631
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, 1858
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:
1858
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,133
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7978
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Coin Value History
1858 $3 MS
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1858 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
1858 $3 -- Cleaned, Mount Removed -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. Mintage 2,133....
$1,525
1858 $3 AU55 PCGS....
$5,160
1858 $3 AU58 NGC....
$8,700
1858 $3 Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/137 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/130 and 0/0+). Fine 12. Mintage 2,133. ...
$1,500
1858 $3 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (22/97). PCGS Population: (14/102). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 2,133. ...
$3,071
1858 $3 AU53 PCGS. With its small 2,133-piece mintage, the 1858 three dollar gold is one of the rarest and most popular dat...
$4,560
1858 $3 -- Scratched -- ANACS Details. AU50. Mintage 2,133....
$1,140
1858 $3 VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/133). NGC Census: (0/111). Mintage 2,133. ...
$1,080
1858 $3 MS63 PCGS Secure. ...
$15,600
1858 $3 VF30 PCGS. ...
$2,350
1858 $3 MS62 PCGS. ...
$12,925
$1,421
1858 $3 -- Burnished -- NCS. Unc. Details. ...
$2,938
1858 $3 MS61 NGC. The 1858 is the first "issue rarity" in the series of three dollar gold pieces from the Philadelphia Mint...
$16,100
$27,600
1858 $3
$1,035
1858 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. XF Details. ...
$1,380
1858 $3 AU55 PCGS....
$6,300
1858 $3 AU58 NGC....
$13,800
1858 $3 Fine 12 PCGS. From a small mintage of only 2,133 pieces, the 1858 three dollar gold piece is elusive in all grades....
$1,440
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
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $875 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $825 – $90,000
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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