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1857-S $3

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
VF20 $1,250.00
VF25 $1,280.00
VF30 $1,410.00
VF35 $1,750.00
XF40 $2,380.00
XF45 $2,620.00
AU50 $5,440.00
AU53 $5,750.00
AU55 $8,750.00
AU58 $13,900.00
MS60 $24,000.00
MS61 $33,000.00
MS62 $54,000.00
MS63 $66,000.00
MS64 $90,000.00
VF20 CAC $1,460.00
VF25 CAC $1,540.00
VF30 CAC $1,810.00
VF35 CAC $2,120.00
XF40 CAC $2,560.00
XF45 CAC $3,060.00
AU50 CAC $5,620.00
AU53 CAC $6,750.00
AU55 CAC $10,500.00
AU58 CAC $16,800.00
MS60 CAC $28,800.00
MS61 CAC $36,000.00
MS62 CAC $56,400.00
MS63 CAC $78,000.00
MS64 CAC $108,000.00

Apr Data

181 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1857-S $3 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (14/168). Mintage 14,200. 30 HA 2,040 11/27/2024
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS). 45 Stacks Bowers 3,720 11/21/2024
    1857-S $3 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/98). Mintage 14,200. 40 HA 1,800 09/30/2024
    1857-S $3 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (31/100). PCGS Population: (34/64). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 14,20 45 HA 2,280 06/16/2024
    1857-S $3 VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/178). NGC Census: (4/193). CDN: $975 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 14,200 20 HA 1,140 01/10/2024
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. 58 Stacks Bowers 22,200 08/16/2023
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 12,000 08/16/2023
    1857-S $3 AU53 NGC. 53 HA 5,040 06/26/2023
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-50 (PCGS). 50 Stacks Bowers 5,040 06/14/2023
    1857-S $3 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/99). NGC Census: (28/126). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 14,2 40 HA 1,991 05/07/2023
    1857-S $3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (35/65 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (30/96 and 0/0+). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS X 45 HA 2,160 10/19/2022
    1857-S $3 MS64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 96,000 09/29/2022
    1857-S $3 AU50 PCGS. 50 HA 5,520 07/15/2022
    $3 1857-S PCGS MS61 61 Legend 34,075 05/26/2022
    1857-S $3 AU55 PCGS. 55 HA 7,999 05/06/2022
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (NGC). 45 Stacks Bowers 2,400 04/07/2022
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (NGC). 53 Stacks Bowers 6,000 04/07/2022
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (PCGS). 55 Stacks Bowers 7,800 04/05/2022
    1857-S $3 AU50 NGC. The 1857-S is one of just a few dates in the three dollar gold series struck at the San Francisco Mint. 50 HA 3,720 03/21/2022
    1857-S $3 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/146 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (14/161 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 30 HA 1,560 01/16/2022
    1857-S $3 AU50 PCGS. Most 1857-S three dollar gold pieces circulated in the West, making this issue elusive in high grade t 50 HA 4,800 11/18/2021
    1857-S $3 PCGS AU53 53 David Lawrence Rare Coins 4,950 11/15/2021
    1857-S $3 AU53 NGC. 53 HA 4,320 11/11/2021
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VG Details--Scratches (NGC). 0 Stacks Bowers 780 11/10/2021
    1857-S $3 VF30 PCGS. Smooth, lightly worn olive-gold surfaces yield outstanding originality, producing eye appeal that exce 30 HA 1,500 10/04/2021
    1857-S $3 NGC/CAC VG-10 10 David Lawrence Rare Coins 825 07/19/2021
    1857-S $3 PCGS AU55 55 David Lawrence Rare Coins 6,950 05/24/2021
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Fine-12 (NGC). 12 Stacks Bowers 840 05/19/2021
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Fine-12 (PCGS). 12 Stacks Bowers 990 02/03/2021
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Fine-12 (PCGS). 12 Stacks Bowers 900 12/21/2020
    1857-S $3 AU55 NGC. 55 HA 9,300 11/20/2020
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (PCGS). 53 Stacks Bowers 4,560 08/07/2020
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,440 08/07/2020
    1857-S $3 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (8/177). PCGS Population: (10/163). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 14,000. 25 HA 870 05/06/2020
    1857-S $3 XF40 PCGS. 40 HA 1,620 12/06/2019
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 11,400 11/15/2019
    1857-S $3 Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (1/200). PCGS Population: (2/195). Mintage 14,000. 6 HA 456 08/21/2019
    1857-S $3 VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/144). NGC Census: (12/163). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF30 30 HA 1,020 08/18/2019
    1857-S $3 S.S. Central America #2 (with Pinch) MS61 PCGS. 61 HA 26,400 07/11/2019
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 5,280 04/30/2019
    1857-S $3 XF40 NGC. 40 HA 1,444 02/01/2019
    1857-S $3 AU55 PCGS Secure. CAC. 55 HA 6,760 01/11/2019
    1857-S $3 XF45 NGC. 45 HA 1,920 01/11/2019
    1857-S $3 Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (4/183). PCGS Population: (2/173). Mintage 14,000. 15 HA 840 09/09/2018
    1857-S $3 -- Lamination Strip Reverse -- VF35 PCGS. 35 HA 1,440 08/14/2018
    1857-S $3 XF40 NGC. 40 HA 1,920 08/14/2018
    1857-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-20 (PCGS). 20 Stacks Bowers 780 06/26/2018
    1857-S $3 XF45 PCGS. 45 HA 2,040 02/23/2018
    1857-S $3 XF45 PCGS Secure. 45 HA 1,680 01/05/2018
    1857-S $3 Fine 12 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (5/187). PCGS Population: (4/174). Mintage 14,000. 12 HA 930 12/10/2017
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 7977
      Coin Date: 1857-S
      Denomination (Short): $3
      Denomination (Long): $3 Gold
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
      Mintage: 14,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Princess head three dollar gold
      Coinage Years: 1854-1889
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      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 #: 7977
      NGC ID: 25MB
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