1858 $3 MS(PCGS#7978)

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

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2109

Grade

AU53

Price

3,120

Lot Description

1858 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (PCGS). Light pinkish-honey patina evenly blankets both sides of this boldly defined and suitably lustrous AU. Discounting only the 1854-D, the 1858 is the first truly low mintage entry in the circulation strike three-dollar gold series. Only 2,133 coins were struck, the issue superseding even the 1854-D to rank as the rarest three-dollar gold issue from the 1850s. This is a particularly desirable survivor with minimal wear and a pleasing appearance that is sure to catch the eye of astute gold collectors. Provenance: From the Maurice Snow Collection. Acquired from Harry J. Forman, January 30, 1980. Earlier ex Ben Levin. PCGS# 7978. NGC ID: 25MC. Click here for certification details from PCGS.