1856 (S) Indian Princess Three Dollar
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$55,200 MS63 05-07-2023 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1856 (S) Indian Princess Three Dollar is a dollar produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Indian Princess Three Dollars 1854-1889 series. With a mintage of 34,500, this is a less common issue — the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 57% of production. The obverse features a female figure wearing a feathered headdress, representing Liberty in the guise of a Native American princess, similar to but distinct from the gold dollar design and the reverse displays a wreath of tobacco, wheat, corn, and cotton enclosing the denomination 3 DOLLARS and date. Philadelphia and San Francisco production. The 1856-S is scarce. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $1.6K to $38K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper, weighing 5.02 grams, 20.5 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #7975.
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