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1868 $3

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
VF20 $1,250.00
VF25 $1,280.00
VF30 $1,340.00
VF35 $1,440.00
XF40 $1,590.00
XF45 $1,690.00
AU50 $1,940.00
AU53 $2,160.00
AU55 $3,120.00
AU58 $5,620.00
MS60 $5,750.00
MS61 $7,690.00
MS62 $8,380.00
MS63 $8,620.00
MS64 $10,000.00
MS65 $30,000.00
MS66 $42,000.00
VF20 CAC $1,500.00
VF25 CAC $1,540.00
VF30 CAC $1,610.00
VF35 CAC $1,720.00
XF40 CAC $1,910.00
XF45 CAC $2,020.00
AU50 CAC $2,320.00
AU53 CAC $2,590.00
AU55 CAC $3,750.00
AU58 CAC $6,750.00
MS60 CAC $6,900.00
MS61 CAC $9,220.00
MS62 CAC $10,000.00
MS63 CAC $11,200.00
MS64 CAC $12,600.00
MS65 CAC $36,000.00
MS66 CAC $50,400.00

Apr Data

262 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1868 $3 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (80/172). Mintage 4,875. 55 HA 3,000 11/24/2024
    1868 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 5,520 06/14/2024
    1868 $3 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 2,280 06/14/2024
    1868 $3 MS61 PCGS. 61 HA 6,300 05/10/2024
    1868 $3 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 5,400 03/29/2024
    1868 $3 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 6,900 03/29/2024
    1868 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 5,400 01/12/2024
    1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ-X. 64 Stacks Bowers 13,200 11/21/2023
    1868 $3 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 2,880 11/17/2023
    1868 $3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (83/220). PCGS Population: (80/171). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 4,875. 55 HA 2,520 08/20/2023
    1868 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 5,471 07/21/2023
    1868 $3 AU58 PCGS. With gold unseen in the channels of commerce after the onset of the Civil War (except for out West), it 58 HA 5,760 06/26/2023
    $3 1868 PCGS AU50 CAC 50 Legend 2,585 02/23/2023
    1868 $3 MS63 PCGS. Gold CAC. A moderate mintage of 4,875 pieces and a high survival rate makes the 1868 three dollar gold p 63 HA 20,400 02/20/2023
    1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 2,760 02/15/2023
    1868 $3 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 5,640 07/15/2022
    1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-50 (PCGS). OGH. 50 Stacks Bowers 2,640 06/15/2022
    $3 1868 PCGS MS62 CAC 62 Legend 8,812 05/26/2022
    1868 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 6,900 05/06/2022
    1868 $3 MS62 PCGS. Mint State examples of the 1868 three dollar gold piece are scarce but collectible with patience. This e 62 HA 6,300 03/21/2022
    1868 $3 PCGS/CAC AU55 55 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,850 11/22/2021
    1868 $3 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Although the 1868 three dollar piece is collectible in AU condition, CAC-approved coins are rare. T 55 HA 3,720 11/18/2021
    1868 $3 PCGS AU55 55 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,450 11/15/2021
    1868 $3 NGC AU55 55 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,450 11/15/2021
    1868 $3 NGC AU58 58 David Lawrence Rare Coins 3,900 11/01/2021
    1868 $3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/270 and 0/3+). NGC Census: (19/335 and 0/3+). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS A 50 HA 1,680 10/20/2021
    1868 $3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (45/269). NGC Census: (19/336). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 4,875 50 HA 1,620 09/15/2021
    1868 $3 AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (19/336). PCGS Population: (45/269). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 4,875. 50 HA 1,560 09/01/2021
    1868 $3 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 5,280 08/20/2021
    1868 $3 NGC AU58 58 David Lawrence Rare Coins 3,850 08/16/2021
    1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (PCGS). 55 Stacks Bowers 1,920 07/29/2021
    1868 $3 PCGS AU55 55 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,150 05/24/2021
    $3 1868 NGC AU53 53 Legend 1,704 08/27/2020
    1868 $3 MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 9,300 06/04/2020
    $3.00 1868 (#7989). MS61 PCGS (# 35931780) 61 SA 3,304 05/06/2020
    $3 1868 PCGS MS62 CAC 62 Legend 5,758 01/30/2020
    1868 $3 MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 7,500 12/05/2019
    1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC). CAC. 55 Stacks Bowers 2,040 11/16/2019
    1868 $3 MS62 NGC. CAC. 62 HA 5,040 10/17/2019
    1868 $3 AU58+ PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (49/114 and 2/1+). NGC Census: (125/90 and 0/1+). CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for pr 58 HA 2,400 09/11/2019
    1868 $3 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 1,680 09/06/2019
    1868 $3 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 4,200 09/06/2019
    1868 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 4,080 08/16/2019
    1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 6,600 08/14/2019
    1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 7,500 05/24/2019
    1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 1,680 05/24/2019
    1868 $3 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 4,320 04/26/2019
    1868 $3 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 1,560 03/15/2019
    1868 $3 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 1,564 03/15/2019
    1868 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 4,800 01/11/2019
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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: 7989
      Coin Date: 1868
      Denomination (Short): $3
      Denomination (Long): $3 Gold
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
      Mintage: 4,850
      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 #: 7989
      NGC ID: 25MP
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