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3 Dollars

3 Dollars "Indian Princess Head"

United States · 1854–1889 · Gold

3 Dollars "Indian Princess Head" — obverse3 Dollars "Indian Princess Head" — reverse
Photos © Numista contributors
Melt value today

0.1451 ozt of gold × live gold spot (loading…)

Specifications

Years1854–1889
Denomination3 Dollars
CompositionGold (.900) (.100 copper)
Gross weight5.015 g
Fineness90.0% gold
Actual gold weight0.1451 ozt (4.51 g)

Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.

About this coin’s value

The 3 Dollars "Indian Princess Head" contains 0.1451 troy ounces of gold (90.0% fine, 5.015 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.

To value a whole stack at once, use the US Gold Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in our pre-1933 US gold guide, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.

Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.