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1862 $3

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
VF20 $2,120.00
VF25 $2,500.00
VF30 $3,120.00
VF35 $3,750.00
XF40 $4,500.00
XF45 $5,250.00
AU50 $6,250.00
AU53 $6,560.00
AU55 $7,500.00
AU58 $10,200.00
MS60 $11,200.00
MS61 $12,200.00
MS62 $13,800.00
MS63 $19,200.00
MS64 $26,400.00
MS65 $43,200.00
MS66 $55,200.00
VF20 CAC $2,550.00
VF25 CAC $3,000.00
VF30 CAC $3,750.00
VF35 CAC $4,500.00
XF40 CAC $5,400.00
XF45 CAC $6,300.00
AU50 CAC $7,500.00
AU53 CAC $7,880.00
AU55 CAC $9,000.00
AU58 CAC $12,000.00
MS60 CAC $13,000.00
MS61 CAC $14,700.00
MS62 CAC $16,600.00
MS63 CAC $23,000.00
MS64 CAC $31,700.00
MS65 CAC $51,800.00
MS66 CAC $66,200.00

Apr Data

161 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1862 $3 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 8,700 09/12/2024
    1862 $3 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 5,760 06/14/2024
    1862 $3 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 33,600 05/09/2024
    1862 $3 AU58 PCGS. CAC. 58 HA 10,500 12/14/2023
    1862 $3 MS62 PCGS. CAC. 62 HA 13,800 12/14/2023
    1862 $3 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 6,114 11/17/2023
    1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (PCGS). 61 Stacks Bowers 10,800 08/18/2023
    1862 $3 XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 4,800 08/17/2023
    1862 $3 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 34,800 08/15/2023
    1862 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 8,408 07/21/2023
    1862 $3 MS62 PCGS. Elusive in all grades, the 1862 three dollar is an underrated Civil War date in the series and it is pr 62 HA 13,200 06/26/2023
    1862 $3 XF45 PCGS. From a mintage of 5,750 pieces, the 1862 three dollar gold piece is an elusive issue in high grade. This 45 HA 5,160 04/17/2023
    1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 22,800 03/21/2023
    $3 1862 PCGS AU58 CAC 58 Legend 12,338 02/23/2023
    1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. 58 Stacks Bowers 16,800 08/27/2022
    1862 $3 AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 5,400 08/26/2022
    1862 $3 Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/224). PCGS Population: (0/208). Mintage 5,750. 6 HA 900 08/03/2022
    1862 $3 AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 5,040 07/15/2022
    1862 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 8,100 07/14/2022
    1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS). 45 Stacks Bowers 4,320 06/15/2022
    $3 1862 PCGS MS65 CAC 65 Legend 49,938 05/26/2022
    1862 $3 AU53 PCGS. The entire mintage of 5,750 strikes for circulation were delivered by the Coiner on February 6, 1862. Th 53 HA 3,840 03/21/2022
    1862 $3 AU50 PCGS. Hints of luster illuminate the outer peripheries, leaving the interior of each side with light wear and 50 HA 4,920 11/18/2021
    1862 $3 PCGS MS61 61 David Lawrence Rare Coins 10,400 11/15/2021
    1862 $3 PCGS XF45 45 David Lawrence Rare Coins 3,400 11/15/2021
    1862 $3 NGC AU58 58 David Lawrence Rare Coins 8,055 11/15/2021
    1862 $3 XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 4,800 08/20/2021
    1862 $3 NGC AU55 55 David Lawrence Rare Coins 4,900 05/24/2021
    1862 $3 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 8,100 01/22/2021
    $3 1862 PCGS MS65 CAC 65 Legend 36,425 12/03/2020
    $3.00 1862 (#7983). AU55 NGC (# 1891241004) 55 SA 3,717 05/06/2020
    1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 5,040 11/16/2019
    1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (NGC). 61 Stacks Bowers 5,280 11/16/2019
    1862 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 4,560 09/06/2019
    1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 4,080 05/24/2019
    1862 $3 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 8,100 04/26/2019
    1862 $3 AU53 NGC. 53 HA 3,360 04/26/2019
    1862 $3 AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 3,600 03/15/2019
    1862 $3 XF40 PCGS. 40 HA 2,040 02/01/2019
    1862 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 4,560 01/11/2019
    1862 $3 MS63 NGC. 63 HA 10,200 08/16/2018
    1862 $3 XF45 PCGS Secure. 45 HA 2,880 06/15/2018
    1862 $3 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 4,080 04/27/2018
    1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (PCGS). 55 Stacks Bowers 4,320 03/23/2018
    1862 $3 AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 3,720 11/03/2017
    1862 $3 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 4,080 11/02/2017
    1862 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS). 45 Stacks Bowers 3,408 08/03/2017
    1862 $3 MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 17,625 08/02/2017
    1862 $3 MS61 PCGS. 61 HA 5,875 07/09/2017
    1862 $3 AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 3,760 06/11/2017
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      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: 7983
      Coin Date: 1862
      Denomination (Short): $3
      Denomination (Long): $3 Gold
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
      Mintage: 5,750
      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 #: 7983
      NGC ID: 25MH
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