7-29-11>>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no mintmark, the 1855 Indian Princess Head $3 gold coin is a fairly common date of the series. This date is easy to find in all circulated grades. Most coins show heavy wear. For an accurate assessment of value the coin needs to be seen and graded. In general retail values for low grade coins are $450.00-$675.00, better grade are $800.00-$1,100.00 and coins showing almost no wear run from $1,500.00-$2,500.00. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelery or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
NOTE: The entire series of US $3 dollar gold coins is known to have been counterfeited.
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Authentic certified examples of this coin have a current market value in the $10,000.00+ range.
This 1855 Blake Assayers coins are one of the most common gold rush replica coins. It is extremely unlikely you have the 3rd known authentic piece. Take it to a coin dealer in your area.
Retail prices for this coin run from $175.00 in the grade of G-4 to $940.00 in AU-58 Mint state coins start at $1,700+
A "one dollar" coin has the value of one dollar!
1855 ................... $800 to $825 1855 O................ $975 to $1,750 1855 S................. $1,400 to $2,250 All values are for average circulated condition.