1873 $3 Open 3, DCAM PR(PCGS#98037)

1873 $3 Open 3, DCAM PR (PCGS#98037)

Internet Auction #1045

Lot Description: 1873 $3 PCGS/CAC Proof 64 DCAM (Open 3) DLRC #: 1679356 // PCGS #: 98037 A beautiful Deep Cameo example of this scarce date. With an estimated total mintage of 40 to 50 pieces, only a dozen or so Open 3 variety examples can be accounted for today. The present piece is an exception coin with full mint frost. The coin would almost certainly plus if re-submitted in today's market with an outside shot at a 65 Deep Cameo. Alas, we're happy with the current presentation and think that the buyer would be as well. * Category : Gold Coinage * Series : $3 Princess Gold (Proof) * Type : Princess head * Years for Type : 1854-1889 * Strike : Proof * Denomination : Three dollar gold * Mint Location : Philadelphia * Designer : James B. Longacre * Composition : 90% gold; 10% copper * Weight : 5.015g * Edge Type : Reeded * Mintage : 25