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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:
8647
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, 1874
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:
1874
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
41,800
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #:
7998
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Coin Value History
1874 $3 MS
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1874 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$29,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $17,000 | $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 |
1874 $3 XF45 PCGS. CDN: $1,160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 41,800....
$1,281
1874 $3 AU53 PCGS. CDN: $1,360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 41,800....
$1,525
1874 $3 MS62 NGC. CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 41,800. ...
$2,562
1874 $3 MS63 PCGS. ...
$3,538
1874 $3 AU58 PCGS. CDN: $1,675 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 41,800. ...
$1,860
1874 $3 AU55 NGC. CDN: $1,460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 41,800. ...
$1,560
1874 $3 AU50 PCGS. CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 41,800. From the Mark George Collection....
$1,320
1874 $3 MS61 NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 fatty holder. Mintage 41,800....
$2,280
1874 $3 MS65 PCGS....
$10,800
1874 $3 MS64 PCGS....
$4,260
1874 $3 VF35 ANACS. Mintage 41,800. ...
$900
1874 $3 -- Mount Removed, Damaged -- ANACS Details. XF40. Mintage 41,800. ...
$960
1874 PCGS AU details/harshly cleaned
$855
1874 $3 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (18/2976). PCGS Population: (15/2604). CDN: $730 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 41,800...
$750
1874 $3 -- Damaged -- NGC Details. XF. NGC Census: (3/2900). PCGS Population: (3/2492). VF20. Mintage 41,800....
$576
1874 $3 -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. NGC Census: (48/731). PCGS Population: (32/690). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. B...
$852
1874 $3 Good 4 NGC. NGC Census: (1/2867). PCGS Population: (1/2426). Mintage 41,800. ...
$376
1874 $3 MS66 PCGS. ...
$16,450
1874 $3 Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population (7/2291). NGC Census: (0/2810). Mintage: 41,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$564
1874 $3 VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (2/2551). PCGS Population (0/2107). Mintage: 41,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG...
$411
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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