1861 $3 (Proof)

Series: Indian Princess $3 1854-1889

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PCGS #:: 8024

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 20.50 millimeters

Weight:: 5.02 grams

Mintage:: 113

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $41,800 • PR64 • 05-27-1990 • Superior Galleries

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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	12	R-9.5	7 / 37 TIE	7 / 37 TIE
60 or Better	12	R-9.5	7 / 37 TIE	7 / 37 TIE
65 or Better	4	R-9.8	5 / 37 TIE	5 / 37 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	12
60 or Better	12
65 or Better	4

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-9.5
60 or Better	R-9.5
65 or Better	R-9.8

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	7 / 37 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 37 TIE
65 or Better	5 / 37 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	7 / 37 TIE
60 or Better	7 / 37 TIE
65 or Better	5 / 37 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	PR65 PCGS grade
2	PR64 PCGS grade
2	PR64 PCGS grade
2	PR64 PCGS grade
2	PR64 PCGS grade
5	PR63 PCGS grade
5	PR63 estimated grade

#1 PR65 PCGS grade

#2 PR64 PCGS grade

#5 PR63 PCGS grade

#5 PR63 estimated grade

David Akers (1975/88): The 1861 is possibly the most underrated three dollar gold piece in proof in the entire series. (A similar claim could be made for 1861 proofs of the other gold denominations as well.) The generally accepted proof mintage figure for this date is 113, but it is probable that, if 113 is the correct mintage, most of the pieces were subsequently melted. Probably less than ten proofs are known today, placing proofs of this date in the same rarity class as those of 1857 and 1858.