1870 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
$67,563 MS65+ 09-29-2016 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1870 Indian Princess Three Dollar is a dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Indian Princess Three Dollars 1854-1889 series. With a mintage of 3,500, this is a scarce issue — the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 99% of the year's 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. The 1870-S is a legendary rarity — believed to be unique, struck for the San Francisco Mint cornerstone ceremony. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $1.7K to $19K 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 #7991.
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