1862 $3 (Regular Strike)

Series: Indian Princess $3 1854-1889

PCGS MS66+

View More Images

PCGS MS66

PCGS MS65

PCGS #:: 7983

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 20.50 millimeters

Weight:: 5.02 grams

Mintage:: 5,750

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $49,938 • MS65 • 05-26-2022 • Legend Rare Coin Auctions

ShowHide Related Coins and Varieties (1)

Major Varieties

1862 $3

Go To Grade

Price Guide (USD)

PCGS Population

Auctions - PCGS Graded

Auctions - NGC Graded

Current Auctions - PCGS Graded

Current Auctions - NGC Graded

For Sale Now at Collectors Corner - PCGS Graded

For Sale Now at Collectors Corner - NGC Graded

Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	650	R-5.7	19 / 41 TIE	19 / 41 TIE
60 or Better	80	R-8.2	18 / 41 TIE	18 / 41 TIE
65 or Better	10	R-9.5	16 / 41 TIE	16 / 41 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	650
60 or Better	80
65 or Better	10

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-5.7
60 or Better	R-8.2
65 or Better	R-9.5

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	19 / 41 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 41 TIE
65 or Better	16 / 41 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	19 / 41 TIE
60 or Better	18 / 41 TIE
65 or Better	16 / 41 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Richard C. Jewell Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 3/2005:625, $36,800 - Bob R. Simpson Collection
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Hank Daughtry Collection - Hanks & Associates, sold privately in 8/2006 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3103, $39,950
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 PCGS grade
3	MS65 estimated grade
3	MS65 estimated grade
10	MS64 PCGS grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Richard C. Jewell Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 3/2005:625, $36,800 - Bob R. Simpson Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Hank Daughtry Collection - Hanks & Associates, sold privately in 8/2006 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3103, $39,950

#3 MS65 PCGS grade

#3 MS65 estimated grade

#10 MS64 PCGS grade

David Akers (1975/88): In my opinion, the 1862 is the most underrated three dollar gold piece in choice uncirculated condition in the 1860's. The 1865 is more rare to be sure, but most collectors and dealers are well aware of its rarity. However, the 1862 has gone largely unnoticed, and in my experience the 1862 is much more rare in full mint state than the more highly regarded 1863. The diagonal field striations that are seen on many business strike 1861's are even more prominent on most regular issue 1862's.