1889 $3, DCAM PR(PCGS#98053)

The March 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auktionator

Stack's Bowers

Losnummer

4293

Erhaltungsgrad

PR66

Preis

51.750

Losbeschreibung

1889 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS). A fiery golden-orange Gem Deep Cameo Proof from the final year of the denomination; 129 examples were struck, down 162 pieces from the preceding year's total.&nbsp;The devices are heavily frosted and the fields are deeply mirrored with the contrast little short of fantastic.&nbsp;The present beauty is <em>the finest DCAM of the date certified by PCGS. </em>It is always a pleasurable experience examining Gem Proof gold from the 19th century, as the almost invariably "crinkly" orange-peel surfaces and the boldness of definition are virtually beyond comparison in the U.S. coinage spectrum. The present coin reveals each of Longacre's tiny details&nbsp;to their boldest advantage. If you are actively building a world-class U.S gold type collection or three-dollar gold set, you will do well to consider this Gem, for once sold, chances are it will be tucked away in a private numismatic cabinet for some time to come.<br /> <br /> <strong>Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers</strong><br /> As stated above, here is a lovely coin and a great opportunity. The ultimate position in the PCGS lineup qualifies it as a winner for the Registry Set program. This particular innovation is one of several by David Hall, a founder of PCGS. At the recent Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Convention I was delighted to be a guest of David Hall, Don Willis, B.J. Searls, and staff at a special Registry Set luncheon. This popular event showcases winners of the competition and pays honor to their accomplishments.