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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:
8639
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, 1866
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:
1866
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,000
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7987
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Coin Value History
1866 $3 MS
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1866 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
1866 $3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 22 in 50, 146 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 4,000. ...
$2,196
1866 $3 AU58 NGC....
$4,560
1866 $3 AU55 NGC....
$3,360
1866 $3 MS61 PCGS....
$7,500
1866 $3 MS64 PCGS....
$12,600
1866 $3 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/117). NGC Census: (16/134). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 4,000...
$2,340
1866 $3 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (14/169). PCGS Population: (24/154). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 4,030....
$1,620
1866 $3 MS62 NGC. ...
$5,760
1866 $3 MS63+ PCGS. ...
$7,800
1866 $3 -- Cleaning -- Genuine PCGS. Unc. Details. ...
$1,762
$646
1866 $3 --Mount Removed, Polished-- ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (1/170). PCGS Population (9/122). Mintage: 4,000. Numi...
$524
1866 $3 MS65 NGC. ...
$23,000
$40,250
1866 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. NGC Census: (0/132). PCGS Population (1/128). Mintage: 4,000. Numismedia Wsl....
$546
1866 $3 AU50 PCGS. ...
$1,292
1866 $3 AU58 PCGS....
$5,520
1866 $3 AU55 NGC....
$3,120
1866 $3 MS61 NGC. Subtle prooflike reflectivity characterizes the obverse, while the reverse is more lustrous. Light abrasi...
$7,800
$3 1866 PCGS MS64
$11,750
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
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
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