Skip to content
  1. Home
  2. Encyclopedia
  3. US Coins
  4. $3 Princess Gold (1854–1889)
  5. 1859 $3

1859 $3

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
VF20 $1,230.00
VF25 $1,250.00
VF30 $1,270.00
VF35 $1,310.00
XF40 $1,480.00
XF45 $1,690.00
AU50 $1,930.00
AU53 $1,960.00
AU55 $2,180.00
AU58 $2,880.00
MS60 $3,440.00
MS61 $4,790.00
MS62 $6,500.00
MS63 $9,060.00
MS64 $12,000.00
MS65 $20,400.00
MS66 $39,000.00
VF20 CAC $1,440.00
VF25 CAC $1,480.00
VF30 CAC $1,530.00
VF35 CAC $1,570.00
XF40 CAC $1,770.00
XF45 CAC $2,020.00
AU50 CAC $2,310.00
AU53 CAC $2,360.00
AU55 CAC $2,610.00
AU58 CAC $3,450.00
MS60 CAC $4,120.00
MS61 CAC $5,740.00
MS62 CAC $7,800.00
MS63 CAC $10,900.00
MS64 CAC $14,400.00
MS65 CAC $24,500.00
MS66 CAC $46,800.00

Apr Data

363 records found.

    Page 1 of 8
    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    $3 1859 PCGS MS65 CAC 65 Legend 27,025 05/26/2022
    1859 $3 MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 11,400 06/17/2021
    1859 $3 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 14,400 02/24/2021
    1859 $3 MS64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 9,600 10/15/2020
    1859 $3 MS63 PCGS. CAC. 63 HA 9,600 10/07/2022
    1859 $3 MS63 PCGS. 63 HA 9,300 05/06/2022
    1859 $3 MS63 PCGS. CAC. 63 HA 8,400 10/07/2021
    $3 1859 PCGS MS62 CAC 62 Legend 7,638 02/23/2023
    1859 $3 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 5,880 07/15/2022
    1859 $3 NGC MS62 62 David Lawrence Rare Coins 6,000 05/16/2022
    1859 $3 MS62 PCGS. This coins displays the usual reverse die, with repunching on the 9 in the date. This is the reverse tha 62 HA 5,040 11/18/2021
    1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (NGC). 61 Stacks Bowers 3,600 04/02/2025
    1859 $3 MS61 PCGS. 61 HA 4,200 09/13/2024
    1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 2,880 04/02/2025
    1859 $3 AU58 PCGS. Mintage 15,500. 58 HA 5,040 11/24/2024
    1859 $3 AU58 NGC. Mintage 15,500. 58 HA 2,880 11/24/2024
    1859 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 2,400 06/14/2024
    1859 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 3,120 11/17/2023
    1859 $3 AU58 PCGS. A moderate 15,500-piece mintage makes the 1859 issue a slightly better date in the three dollar gold ser 58 HA 2,640 10/04/2023
    1859 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 3,720 07/21/2023
    1859 $3 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 3,480 05/06/2022
    1859 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 3,360 05/06/2022
    1859 $3 NGC AU58 58 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,625 11/22/2021
    1859 $3 PCGS AU58 58 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,650 11/15/2021
    1859 $3 PCGS/CAC AU58 58 David Lawrence Rare Coins 3,129 11/15/2021
    1859 $3 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (186/116). PCGS Population: (81/126). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 15,50 58 HA 2,520 11/14/2021
    1859 $3 AU58+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (80/126). NGC Census: (184/117). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 15, 58 HA 2,280 12/23/2020
    1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 1,860 04/09/2025
    1859 $3 AU55 PCGS. Mintage 15,500. 55 HA 2,100 03/02/2025
    1859 $3 AU55 PCGS. Mintage 15,500. 55 HA 1,740 09/30/2024
    1859 $3 AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (113/215 and 0/6+). NGC Census: (153/317 and 0/7+). CDN: $1,740 Whsle. Bid for NGC 55 HA 2,280 02/11/2024
    1859 $3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (150/310). PCGS Population: (110/211). CDN: $1,740 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 15,5 55 HA 1,980 07/23/2023
    1859 $3 AU55 NGC. Hints of frosty luster glow around the legends and other relief elements. The surfaces of this Choice AU 55 HA 2,340 06/26/2023
    1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 1,800 11/04/2022
    1859 $3 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (109/207). NGC Census: (144/302). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 15, 55 HA 1,860 03/21/2022
    1859 $3 NGC AU55 55 David Lawrence Rare Coins 1,900 05/24/2021
    1859 $3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (141/301). PCGS Population: (104/206). CDN: $1,260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 15,5 55 HA 1,380 02/17/2021
    1859 $3 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (71/475). Mintage 15,500. 53 HA 1,860 02/19/2025
    1859 $3 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (71/472). PCGS Population: (78/328). CDN: $1,572 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 15,500 53 HA 1,560 07/22/2024
    1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (PCGS). 53 Stacks Bowers 1,680 06/14/2023
    1859 $3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (70/412). Mintage 15,500. 50 HA 1,800 01/13/2025
    1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS). CMQ. 45 Stacks Bowers 1,560 11/21/2024
    1859 $3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (39/472). NGC Census: (31/578). CDN: $1,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 15,50 45 HA 1,260 01/10/2024
    1859 $3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (37/452). NGC Census: (31/549). CDN: $1,265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 15,50 45 HA 1,320 04/28/2022
    1859 $3 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (31/548). PCGS Population: (37/452). CDN: $925 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 15,500. 45 HA 1,260 03/14/2022
    1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Scratch (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,320 02/26/2025
    1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF Details--Edge Repaired (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 990 01/10/2024
    1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,110 11/21/2023
    1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF Details--Cleaned (NGC). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,080 08/11/2023
    1859 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,800 03/29/2023
      Page 1 of 8


      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 7979
      Coin Date: 1859
      Denomination (Short): $3
      Denomination (Long): $3 Gold
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
      Mintage: 15,558
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Princess head three dollar gold
      Coinage Years: 1854-1889
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 20.5
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 5.015
      Weight (Ounces): 0.14512
      Designer: James B. Longacre
      Edge: Reeded
      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.
      PCGS #: 7979
      NGC ID: 25MD
      NNP is 100% non-profit and independent // Your feedback is essential and welcome. // Your feedback is essential and welcome.