Skip to content
  1. Home
  2. Encyclopedia
  3. US Coins
  4. $3 Princess Gold (1854–1889)
  5. 1873 $3 Closed 3

1873 $3 Closed 3

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
VF20 $5,620.00
VF25 $6,250.00
VF30 $7,190.00
VF35 $8,440.00
XF40 $10,000.00
XF45 $13,200.00
AU50 $14,700.00
AU53 $15,600.00
AU55 $18,300.00
AU58 $22,200.00
MS60 $27,600.00
MS61 $30,000.00
MS62 $33,600.00
MS63 $51,000.00
MS64 $60,000.00
VF20 CAC $8,120.00
VF25 CAC $8,500.00
VF30 CAC $9,000.00
VF35 CAC $10,000.00
XF40 CAC $11,900.00
XF45 CAC $14,400.00
AU50 CAC $15,600.00
AU53 CAC $17,400.00
AU55 CAC $20,700.00
AU58 CAC $26,600.00
MS60 CAC $33,100.00
MS61 CAC $36,000.00
MS62 CAC $40,300.00
MS63 CAC $61,200.00
MS64 CAC $78,000.00

Apr Data

74 records found.

    Page 1 of 2
    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 14,400 09/12/2024
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 25,200 05/09/2024
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 23,400 05/09/2024
    1873 $3 Closed 3 MS61 PCGS. The only mintage figures recorded for the enigmatic 1873 three dollar gold piece is for 25 proo 61 HA 33,600 06/26/2023
    1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. AU-55 (PCGS). 55 Stacks Bowers 20,400 04/05/2022
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. The 1873 three dollar gold piece is a legendary key issue in the series, especially among Philad 55 HA 15,600 03/21/2022
    1873 $3 PCGS AU53 (Closed 3) 53 David Lawrence Rare Coins 14,000 11/15/2021
    1873 $3 NGC XF45 (Closed 3) 45 David Lawrence Rare Coins 12,000 11/15/2021
    1873 $3 PCGS AU55 (Closed 3) 55 David Lawrence Rare Coins 17,263 05/24/2021
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 12,600 09/06/2019
    1873 $3 Closed 3 -- Rim Filed -- NCS. XF Details. 40 HA 5,760 09/06/2019
    1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. AU-53 (NGC). 53 Stacks Bowers 13,200 08/16/2019
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 10,200 01/10/2019
    1873 $3 Closed 3 -- Rim Filed -- NCS. XF Details. 50 HA 5,760 06/14/2018
    1873 $3 PCGS MS62 (Closed 3) 62 David Lawrence Rare Coins 28,055 04/02/2018
    $3 1873 CLOSED 3. PCGS MS63 EX SIMPSON 63 Legend 44,650 01/26/2017
    $3 1873 CLOSED 3 PCGS MS62 62 Legend 31,725 05/19/2016
    1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. Mint State-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 51,700 02/10/2016
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 15,275 12/06/2015
    1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. AU-55 (PCGS). OGH. 55 Stacks Bowers 16,450 05/20/2015
    1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. MS-61 (NGC). 61 Stacks Bowers 24,675 05/20/2015
    1873 $3 Closed 3 MS63 PCGS. 63 HA 52,875 08/09/2014
    1873 $3 Closed 3 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 30,550 08/09/2014
    1873 $3 Closed 3 MS63 PCGS. 63 HA 61,688 01/12/2014
    1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. AU-55 (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 15,187 11/07/2013
    1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. AU-58 (NGC). 58 Stacks Bowers 20,019 09/20/2013
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 11,191 04/28/2013
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 12,925 04/28/2013
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU58 NGC. 58 HA 17,625 04/28/2013
    1873 $3 Closed 3 XF40 PCGS. 40 HA 9,400 09/09/2012
    1873 Closed 3 $3 MS 0 Ira & Larry Goldberg 2,128 09/06/2011
    1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. EF-45 (PCGS). 45 Stacks Bowers 10,580 08/19/2011
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 13,225 07/10/2011
    1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Close 3. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC). 0 Stacks Bowers 6,612 06/17/2011
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 10,350 06/05/2011
    1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Closed 3. MS-61 (PCGS). 61 Stacks Bowers 26,450 04/01/2011
    1873 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Closed 3. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 19,310 01/04/2011
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 20,828 06/06/2010
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU53 NGC. 53 HA 13,800 05/02/2010
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 20,125 01/10/2010
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU53 PCGS. 53 HA 14,950 01/10/2010
    1873 Closed 3 $3 MS 53 Stacks Bowers 14,950 09/23/2009
    1873 $3 Closed 3 MS61 PCGS. 61 HA 25,300 09/13/2009
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 12,650 12/06/2008
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU58 PCGS. 58 HA 23,575 06/29/2008
    1873 $3 Closed 3 MS61 PCGS. 61 HA 31,050 03/07/2008
    1873 $3 Closed 3 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 16,100 01/12/2008
    1873 $3 Closed 3--Repaired--NCS. XF Details. 40 HA 2,760 01/12/2008
    1873 Closed 3 $3 MS 53 Stacks Bowers 14,950 01/07/2008
    1873 $3 Closed 3 MS61 PCGS. Among three dollar gold issues, a series replete with rarities and enigmatic issues, the 1873 C 61 HA 31,625 01/06/2007
      Page 1 of 2


      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: 7995
      Coin Date: 1873
      Denomination (Short): $3
      Denomination (Long): $3 Gold
      Variety: Closed 3
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
      Mintage: 2,000
      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 #: 7995
      NGC ID: 25MW
      NNP is 100% non-profit and independent // Your feedback is essential and welcome. // Your feedback is essential and welcome.