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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:
8659
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, 1888
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:
1888
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 #:
8010
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Coin Value History
1888 $3 MS
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1888 $3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$80,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $60,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Three Dollar Gold Princess $3 1854-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $669 – $125,000
1854 $3 MS
Worth: $854 – $76,000
1854-D $3 MS
Worth: $18,500 – $350,000
1854-O $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $200,000
1855 $3 MS
Worth: $854 – $45,000
1855-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,450 – $276,000
1856 $3 MS
Worth: $854 – $64,000
1856-S $3 MS
Worth: $750 – $93,600
1857 $3 MS
Worth: $854 – $54,000
1857-S $3 MS
Worth: $769 – $420,000
1858 $3 MS
Worth: $1,400 – $60,000
1859 $3 MS
Worth: $940 – $39,000
1860 $3 MS
Worth: $1,000 – $90,000
1860-S $3 MS
Worth: $1,250 – $384,000
1861 $3 MS
Worth: $1,800 – $67,000
1888 $3 MS66 NGC. ...
$14,640
1888 $3 AU58 PCGS. ...
$3,843
1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.OGH.
$18,000
1888 $3 MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $7,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 5,000. ...
$7,930
1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$8,400
1888 $3 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: 17 in 53, 781 finer (2/26). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 5,000. ...
$2,318
1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-67 (PCGS).
$48,000
1888 $3 -- Ex-Jewelry, Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF40 Details. Mintage 5,000....
$1,320
1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$1,320
1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-25 (PCGS).
$1,560
1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,680
1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-62 (NGC).
$4,800
1888 $3 -- Mount Removed, Scratched, Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF30. Mintage 5,000. ...
$1,440
1888 $3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (31/477). PCGS Population: (54/681). CDN: $2,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 5,000....
$2,040
1888 $3 MS61 NGC. The penultimate three dollar gold piece was struck to the extent of only 5,000 pieces, although many exam...
$4,680
1888 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-60 (NGC).
$4,200
1888 $3 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (8/486). PCGS Population: (12/721). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS AU50. Mi...
$960
1888 $3 --Improperly Cleaned--VF20 NCS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (1/467). PCGS Population (1/623). Mintage: 5,000. Numismed...
$632
1888 $3 F15 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/846). PCGS Population (0/579). Mintage: 5,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in...
$690
1888 $3 VF35 ANACS. A moderately worn gold-orange piece from the twilight years of the denomination. Several light abrasion...
$1,006
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