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1871 $3

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
VF20 $1,380.00
VF25 $1,440.00
VF30 $1,500.00
VF35 $1,620.00
XF40 $1,880.00
XF45 $2,000.00
AU50 $2,500.00
AU53 $2,750.00
AU55 $3,310.00
AU58 $7,440.00
MS60 $7,500.00
MS61 $8,940.00
MS62 $10,600.00
MS63 $11,900.00
MS64 $18,000.00
MS65 $38,400.00
MS66 $54,000.00
MS67 $84,000.00
VF20 CAC $1,880.00
VF25 CAC $1,940.00
VF30 CAC $2,000.00
VF35 CAC $2,060.00
XF40 CAC $2,310.00
XF45 CAC $2,440.00
AU50 CAC $3,000.00
AU53 CAC $3,300.00
AU55 CAC $4,000.00
AU58 CAC $8,920.00
MS60 CAC $9,000.00
MS61 CAC $10,700.00
MS62 CAC $12,200.00
MS63 CAC $13,700.00
MS64 CAC $21,600.00
MS65 CAC $46,100.00
MS66 CAC $64,800.00
MS67 CAC $100,800.00

Apr Data

150 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1871 $3 MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 16,800 08/14/2024
    1871 $3 MS63 NGC. 63 HA 7,500 04/24/2020
    1871 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 7,800 11/01/2018
    1871 $3 MS63 PCGS. 63 HA 8,225 04/30/2017
    $3 1871 PCGS MS63 63 Legend 8,812 12/15/2016
    1871 $3 MS63 NGC. 63 HA 19,975 09/12/2016
    1871 $3 MS62 PCGS. The 1871 three dollar gold piece claims a small mintage of 1,330 pieces, making the issue difficult to l 62 HA 10,202 06/26/2023
    $3 1871 PCGS MS62 62 Legend 8,812 05/26/2022
    1871 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-62 (PCGS). 62 Stacks Bowers 10,200 03/26/2021
    1871 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 8,700 06/05/2020
    1871 $3 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 6,300 01/10/2020
    1871 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-62 (NGC). 62 Stacks Bowers 5,760 11/16/2019
    1871 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 9,000 09/05/2019
    1871 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-62 (PCGS). 62 Stacks Bowers 6,600 08/14/2019
    1871 $3 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 6,000 04/26/2019
    $3 1871 PCGS MS62 62 Legend 6,169 09/27/2018
    1871 $3 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 8,400 06/14/2024
    1871 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (PCGS). OGH. 61 Stacks Bowers 8,400 08/18/2023
    1871 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (PCGS). 61 Stacks Bowers 4,320 03/20/2020
    1871 $3 MS61 NGC. 61 HA 9,400 09/12/2016
    1871 $3 MS60 PCGS. CAC. A beautiful combination of frosty luster, subtle reflectivity, and rich rose-gold, orange, and lila 60 HA 9,000 02/20/2023
    1871 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 7,200 11/22/2024
    1871 $3 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 6,900 11/17/2023
    1871 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 58 Stacks Bowers 8,400 08/18/2023
    1871 $3 AU58 PCGS. CAC. A small mintage of only 1,300 pieces draws significant collector demand for the 1871 three dollar g 58 HA 8,400 03/21/2022
    1871 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 5,760 12/16/2021
    1871 $3 PCGS/CAC AU58 58 David Lawrence Rare Coins 6,759 11/15/2021
    1871 $3 NGC AU58 58 David Lawrence Rare Coins 5,500 11/15/2021
    1871 $3 PCGS/CAC AU58 58 David Lawrence Rare Coins 6,400 05/24/2021
    1871 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (NGC). 58 Stacks Bowers 2,880 05/24/2019
    1871 $3 AU58 PCGS Secure. 58 HA 6,600 06/15/2018
    1871 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 2,640 03/23/2018
    1871 $3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 3,120 09/08/2017
    1871 $3 PCGS AU55 55 David Lawrence Rare Coins 3,185 08/01/2022
    1871 $3 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 2,115 01/09/2017
    1871 $3 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 1,998 09/12/2016
    1871 $3 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 1,645 09/12/2016
    1871 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (PCGS). 53 Stacks Bowers 4,320 03/28/2024
    1871 $3 AU53 NGC. 53 HA 1,740 09/06/2019
    1871 $3 AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 1,800 01/11/2019
    1871 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (PCGS). 53 Stacks Bowers 1,860 08/18/2018
    1871 $3 AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 2,100 02/23/2018
    1871 $3 AU50 PCGS. The 1871 boasts one of the smaller mintages in the three dollar gold series (just 1,300 pieces). This AU 50 HA 2,520 11/18/2021
    1871 $3 AU50 NGC. 50 HA 1,560 03/30/2018
    1871 $3 AU50 NGC. 50 HA 1,560 11/03/2017
    1871 $3 AU50 NGC. 50 HA 1,762 02/19/2017
    1871 $3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/180). NGC Census: (13/173). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF45. 45 HA 1,807 07/14/2019
    1871 $3 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (1/190). PCGS Population: (0/195). CDN: $1,130 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30. Min 30 HA 960 04/28/2019
    1871 $3 VF30 NGC. 30 HA 1,080 02/01/2019
    1871 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,920 03/28/2024
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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: 7993
      Coin Date: 1871
      Denomination (Short): $3
      Denomination (Long): $3 Gold
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
      Mintage: 1,300
      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 #: 7993
      NGC ID: 25MU
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