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1863 $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: 8636
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, 1863
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: 1863
Denomination: $3
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 5,000
Coinage Type: Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years: 1854-1889
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 7984
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Coin Value History
1863 $3 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1451 oz +2.62%
$483.63
GSID:8636 PCGS:7984 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS68 CAC $162,000 $1,234
MS68 - $132,000 $1,234
MS67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $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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1863 $3 AU58 PCGS. ...
$10,675
Sold 1/16/2026
Heritage Auctions
1863 $3 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: 4 in 30, 274 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 5,000. ...
$2,160
Sold 11/14/2025
Heritage Auctions
1863 CACG AU-53
$6,785
Sold 7/18/2025
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
1863 $3 MS61 NGC....
$11,700
Sold 6/13/2024
Heritage Auctions
1863 $3 AU50 PCGS. The Philadelphia Mint struck only 5,000 three dollar gold pieces in 1863. This issue is collectible in A...
$4,320
Sold 4/17/2023
Heritage Auctions
1863 $3 MS60 NGC. ...
$8,700
Sold 7/14/2022
Heritage Auctions
1863 $3 AU55 PCGS. This sharp Choice AU 1863 gold three dollar displays bright yellow-gold surfaces with semireflective fie...
$5,520
Sold 3/21/2022
Heritage Auctions
1863 $3 PCGS/CAC MS62
$15,767
Sold 11/15/2021
DLRC
$3 1863 PCGS MS66+ CAC
$64,625
Sold 10/8/2020
Legend Numismatics
1863 $3 MS67+ NGC. ...
$51,600
Sold 6/4/2020
Heritage Auctions
1863 $3 MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$117,000
Sold 4/23/2020
Heritage Auctions
1863 $3 XF45 PCGS. ...
$2,520
Sold 9/6/2019
Heritage Auctions
1863 $3 MS63 PCGS. ...
$9,900
Sold 1/31/2019
Heritage Auctions
1863 $3 -- Obverse Struck Through -- MS64 NGC. ...
$9,000
Sold 1/31/2019
Heritage Auctions
1863 $3 -- Mounts Removed, Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS. VG8 Details. NGC Census: (0/250). PCGS Population: (0/210). Mintage ...
$288
Sold 11/14/2018
Heritage Auctions
$1,770
Sold 6/1/2014
GOLDBERG COINS
1863 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--XF40 NCS. XF Details. NGC Census: (6/186). PCGS Population (9/131). Mintage: 5,000. Numismedia...
$1,151
Sold 2/10/2009
Heritage Auctions
1863 $3 --Ex-Jewelry, Severely Damaged--ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/195). PCGS Population (1/138). Mintage: 5,039. N...
$546
Sold 2/19/2008
Heritage Auctions
1863 $3 AU58 NGC....
$9,000
Sold 9/12/2024
Heritage Auctions
1863 $3 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (3/245). PCGS Population: (0/215). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Min...
$1,440
Sold 9/8/2019
Heritage Auctions
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