1881 $3 Indian Princes
| Weight | 5.015 grams |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 554 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Melt Value | $680.64 (spot as of ) |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-5677 |
554 three-dollar gold pieces were produced in 1881, the lowest regular circulation mintage in the entire series (excluding the proof-only 1875 and 1876). The figure is so small that every surviving coin represents a measurable fraction of the original production. PCGS estimates roughly 20 to 35 survive across all grades. Most show significant wear. The 1881 is the key circulation date of the three-dollar gold piece series, and collectors building complete date sets face it as their most challenging regular-issue acquisition. Any example in Extremely Fine or better commands a strong premium.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $2,600–$3,000 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $4,305–$4,965 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $6,750–$7,785 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $11,575–$13,355 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $23,340–$24,710 |
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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