Lot 1480
1856-S $3 Gold. . Breen-6356, Small S. NGC graded AU-58+ CAC Approved. Only 34,500 minted. Very close to Mint State. Light golden toning. Collectors are aware that Philadelphia Mint $3 pieces are scarce compared to the high-mintage 1854, San Francisco coins are rarer still. None seemed to be saved at the time of issue in 1856; apparently not even the Mint Collection acquired mintmarked pieces. Today, the 1856-S $3 is highly regarded in About Uncirculated condition.
The date about centered between the highest ribbon spot and the bottom of DOLLARS. The vertical shaft of the 1 is between O and the first L of DOLLARS. As on all uses of this logotype, the 6 is bold. The mintmark is the Small S variety and is very scarce according to Breen and others. Almost unavailable in Mint condition. The letter is slightly differently proportioned than the Medium S. Its position is beneath the ribbon knot, as always, and is slightly left of center. Pop 2; 24 finer (PCGS # 7975) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
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