1865. NGC graded AU-55. Lovely golden toning with reflective surfaces. Only 1,140 struck. A rarity in all grades, this has a certain pizzazz from having been extracted from circulation before it became heavily worn and abraded. A choice coin for the rarities connoisseur! Pop 11; 44 finer at NGC. (PCGS # 7986) . Historic note: The $3 gold piece was approved by the Act of February 21, 1853, a central piece of legislation from a numismatic angle, and an act which also involved the silver coinage, namely the cut in weight of the half dime, dime, quarter, and half dollar, and the addition of arrows at the side of the date to denote the new standard. Whether or not the $3 denomination was necessary or worthwhile has been a subject of discussion among coin collectors for well over a century. At the time of its launch in 1854, the $3 had as a close rival -- the long running $2.50 quarter eagle. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. Categories: $3 Gold
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