Lot 865
1881 $3 Gold. AU-55. This is the lowest mintage of the regular issue $3 gold pieces, only 500 were coined for circulation. The surfaces retain luster near the legends and devices, and the strike is typical of the issue, with minor weakness on JBL at the base of Liberty's neck. Struck on June 4, 1881, few of which were saved in high grades. A few turned up in Europe, but this date remains one of the most coveted of the $3 rarities. Perhaps this coin was lightly cleaned years ago, it doesn't really matter, for the surfaces invite examination, and there is little to find fault with. With Breen's diagnostic lump below the crossbar of A in STATES. A tough coin to locate when you need one.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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| Realized $4,370 |
