1870 $3 J-1029, BN PR(PCGS#61277)

1870 $3 J-1029, BN PR (PCGS#61277)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1870 Pattern Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Judd-1029, Pollock-1164. Rarity-7+. Copper. Reeded Edge. Proof-62 BN (PCGS). The obverse and reverse designs are the same that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1870 three-dollar gold pieces. While described years ago as trial strikings, we now know these pieces were struck by the Mint for sale to collectors. A small number of pieces were struck in copper, aluminum, and even one in nickel. About a half dozen copper pieces are believed extant. This is a deeply toned example that appears to have been cleaned at one time. Provenance: Ex Simpson Collection; Heritage's August 2021 ANA Signature Auction, lot 3144. PCGS# 61277. NGC ID: 2A28. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.