1879 $3 MS(PCGS#8001)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4466

Grade

MS65

Price

15,275

Lot Description

Scarce Gem Mint State 1879 Three-Dollar Gold Piece 1879 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-65 (NGC). This is one of the low mintage dates from this series with a mere 3,000 struck for circulation. Although a number are known in Mint State there are very few that qualify for the Gem grade today. NGC has certified fewer than two dozen at the Gem or finer level. The luster is strong on the present coin, with gorgeous orange-gold to copper color on both sides. Boldly struck, as all of Liberty's curls and the tiny letters in her headdress are clear, as are the fine details on the open agricultural wreath design. PCGS# 8001. NGC Census: 18; 3 finer (Mint State-66 finest).