1856-S $3 MS(PCGS#7975)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4073

Grade

AU53

Price

1,860

Lot Description

1856-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Medium S. AU-53 (NGC). A boldly to sharply defined example with even light gold patina and ample remnants of original luster. Despite its status as the most frequently encountered San Francisco Mint three-dollar gold piece, the 1856-S is still a scarce issue when viewed in the wider context of U.S. numismatics. Only 34,500 coins were produced, most of which have long since been lost to commercial use. Provenance: From the Blue Ridge Mountains Portfolio. PCGS# 7975. NGC ID: 25M9. Click here for certification details from NGC.