1879 $3 Indian Princes
| Weight | 5.015 grams |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 3,030 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $679.27 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-5674 |
3,030 three-dollar gold pieces left the Philadelphia Mint in 1879. Specie payments resumed on January 1. PCGS estimates roughly 40 to 60 survive. The 1879 is scarce. The denomination returned to its low-production pattern after the 1878 spike. Specie payments resumed on January 1, restoring gold coins to face value for the first time since 1861. The coin's scarcity is well documented in numismatic references. Problem-free examples with honest wear and no damage carry premiums reflecting the limited supply available to collectors. Authentication and certification by PCGS or NGC are recommended for any example offered at a significant premium.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $1,045–$1,205 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $1,275–$1,475 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $1,860–$2,145 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $2,995–$3,460 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $6,950–$7,360 |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
No major varieties are known for this issue.
View all $3 Indian Princess varieties →- PCGS CoinFacts: $3 Indian Princess
- NGC Coin Explorer: $3 Indian Princess
- Heritage Auctions Archives
- Stack's Bowers Auction Archives
- A Guide Book of United States Coins (The Red Book)
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