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ANA Signature US Coin Sale 1258 2-6 Aug 2017
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Three Dollar Gold Pieces
1870 $3 MS64 PCGS. The 1870 three dollar gold piece is an elusive issue in all grades, from a small mintage of just 3,500 pieces. Few examples were saved by contemporary numismatists, as most 19th century collectors favored proofs for their collections. The business-strike dies were heavily polished during the production process, effacing all but a sliver of the leaf to the left of the date, making it possible to distinguish between proofs and prooflike regular-issue coins.
The coin offered here is an Condition Census Choice specimen, with well-preserved orange-gold surfaces that show prooflike reflectivity in selected areas. The design elements are sharply rendered and overall visual appeal is terrific. This coin will be a welcome addition to a fine collection or Registry Set. Population: 2 in 64, 1 finer (6/17).
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1870 $3 MS64 PCGS. The 1870 three dollar gold piece is an elusive issue in all grades, from a small mintage of just 3,500 pieces. Few examples were saved by contemporary numismatists, as most 19th century collectors favored proofs for their collections. The business-strike dies were heavily polished during the production process, effacing all but a sliver of the leaf to the left of the date, making it possible to distinguish between proofs and prooflike regular-issue coins.
The coin offered here is an Condition Census Choice specimen, with well-preserved orange-gold surfaces that show prooflike reflectivity in selected areas. The design elements are sharply rendered and overall visual appeal is terrific. This coin will be a welcome addition to a fine collection or Registry Set. Population: 2 in 64, 1 finer (6/17).
HID02901242017