1868 $3 MS(PCGS#7989)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2116

Grade

MS63

Price

6,600

Lot Description

1868 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (PCGS). Enchanting frosty to semi-prooflike surfaces are further adorned with vivid rose-gold patina. A sharply struck, uncommonly well preserved example that will please the discerning gold enthusiast. The 1868 has an above average rate of survival for an 1860s three-dollar gold issue, and survivors are more available than a mintage of 4,850 circulation strikes might imply. Most are lightly worn, however, and the issue is scarce to rare in all Mint State grades. This is an exceptionally attractive MS-63 that is sure to sell for a strong bid. Provenance: From the Maurice Snow Collection. Acquired from Harry J. Forman, February 21, 1979. Earlier ex Stanley Kesselman. PCGS Population: 22; with a further 22 finer through MS-66. PCGS# 7989. NGC ID: 25MP. Click here for certification details from PCGS.