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1887 $3

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AU55 $5,750.00
AU58 $6,500.00
PR60 $7,000.00
PR61 $7,880.00
PR62 $9,500.00
PR63 $13,200.00
PR64 $16,800.00
PR65 $31,200.00
PR66 $45,600.00
PR67 $69,600.00
AU55 CAC $7,190.00
AU58 CAC $8,120.00
PR60 CAC $8,750.00
PR61 CAC $9,840.00
PR62 CAC $11,900.00
PR63 CAC $16,200.00
PR64 CAC $21,000.00
PR65 CAC $39,000.00
PR66 CAC $57,000.00
PR67 CAC $88,800.00

Apr Data

26 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1887 $3 PR64+ PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 15,600 06/06/2019
    1887 $3 PR64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 16,800 01/10/2019
    1887 $3 PR62 NGC. 62 HA 7,666 04/28/2013
    1887 $3 PR64 PCGS. 64 HA 30,550 01/14/2013
    1887 $3 PR66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 48,875 02/05/2012
    1887 $3 PR45 NGC. 45 HA 3,220 09/26/2010
    1887 $3 PR62 NGC. 62 HA 7,762 07/11/2010
    1887 $3 PR64 PCGS. 64 HA 15,525 03/07/2008
    1887 $3 PR64 PCGS. 64 HA 18,400 08/12/2007
    1887 $3 PR65 PCGS. Many examples were saved of this proof emission from near the end of the series, so that numerous certif 65 HA 26,450 05/12/2007
    1887 $3 PR 66 Stacks Bowers 43,125 03/15/2005
    1887 $3 PR 64 American Numismatic Rarities 32,200 03/08/2005
    1887 $3--Obverse Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Proof. 60 HA 5,750 02/26/2005
    1887 $3 PR65 PCGS. 65 HA 25,300 01/15/2005
    1887 $3 PR 65 Superior 17,250 07/27/2003
    1887 $3 PR 63 Superior 8,050 05/27/2003
    1887 $3 PR62 PCGS. The mirrored surfaces on this more affo 62 HA 6,038 02/23/2002
    1887 $3 65 HA 18,400 01/12/2002
    1887 $3 65 HA 21,850 01/05/2001
    1887 $3 67 HA 66,700 01/10/1998
    1887 $3 64 HA 14,950 08/02/1997
    1887 $3 65 HA 26,450 01/11/1997
    1887 $3 65 HA 17,875 09/18/1996
    1887 $3 64 HA 10,780 10/01/1993
    1887 $3 64 HA 12,650 10/01/1993
    1887 $3 65 HA 26,950 04/02/1993
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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: 8051
      Coin Date: 1887
      Denomination (Short): $3
      Denomination (Long): $3 Gold
      Desg: PR
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
      Mintage: 160
      Strike Type: Proof
      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 #: 8051
      NGC ID: 28AW
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