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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:
8752
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, 1881
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
5.015 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1612 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1451 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1881
Denomination:
$3
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
54
Coinage Type:
Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1854-1889
Composition:
90% gold; 10% copper
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
88045
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Coin Value History
1881 $3 PR CAM
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1881 $3 PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$137,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $114,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 PR [Type]
Worth: $4,400 – $69,600
1854 $3 PR
Worth: $45,000 – $174,000
1855 $3 PR
Worth: $55,000 – $240,000
1855-S $3 Branch Mint PR CAM
Worth: $2,000,000 – $2,000,000
1856 $3 PR
Worth: $80,000 – $192,000
1857 $3 PR
Worth: $15,000 – $144,000
1858 $3 PR
Worth: $11,000 – $95,000
1859 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $79,200
1860 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $102,000
1861 $3 PR
Worth: $7,500 – $108,000
1862 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $60,000
1863 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $66,000
1864 $3 PR
Worth: $4,840 – $66,000
1865 $3 PR
Worth: $17,500 – $108,000
1865 $3 Restrike, JD-2 PR
1881 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1. Rarity-6-. Centered Date. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). CMQ.
$27,600
1881 $3 PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, High R.5. ...
$114,000
$3 1881 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC
$73,438
1881 $3 PR65 Cameo NGC. ...
$41,125
1881 $3 PR61 Cameo NGC. ...
$7,475
$12,650
1881 $3 PR64 Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$32,200
$43,700
1881 $3 PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$66,000
$31,050
1881 $3 PR63 Cameo NGC. The three dollar denomination largely consists of low mintage issues. But even by the standards of ...
$12,650
$19,550
1881 $3 PR66 Cameo NGC. ...
$47,000
$37,950
1881 $3 PR66 Cameo NGC. The 1881 three dollar gold issue boasts a limited mintage of 500 business strikes and 54 proofs. Th...
$40,250
1881 $3 PR65 Cameo PCGS. The 1881 is a well known rarity ...
$20,700
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