1856-S $3 MS(PCGS#7975)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

9314

Grade

AU50

Price

3,360

Lot Description

1856-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Medium S. AU-50 (PCGS). Attractively toned bright honey-golden surfaces also possess ample evidence of a softly frosted finish from the dies. Boldly defined overall, as befits the assigned grade. 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 Augustana Collection. PCGS# 7975. NGC ID: 25M9. To view all items from the Augustana Collection, click here. Click here for certification details from PCGS.