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1856 Three Dollar, PR65+ Deep Cameo
Single Finest Example Known
Ex: Garrett

1856 $3 PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.7. Ex: Garrett-Bender Collection. Offered here is the single finest 1856 three dollar proof known. It is one of an estimated six examples minted, of which five or perhaps all six survive. John Dannreuther writes in United States Proof Coins, Volume IV: Gold, Part I: "Although slightly more available than the 1855 Proof issue, the 1856 Proof is rarer than the 1854 issue." This particular representative can be traced back to the famed 19th century collector T. Harrison Garrett. This is only its first public appearance since 1990 and its fifth since 1888.

Each side features profound Deep Cameo contrast between beautifully reflective fields and razor-sharp motifs blanketed in a thick layer of mint frost. Orange-gold color dominates surfaces that show a few areas of planchet roughness and a handful of natural alloy spots. Population: 1 in 65 (1 in 65+) Deep Cameo, 0 finer. CAC: 1 in 65, 0 finer (11/22).

Roster of Significant Examples
Courtesy of John Dannreuther.
1. PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. T. Harrison Garrett; Robert Garrett (1888); John Work Garrett (1919); Garrett Collection -- Johns Hopkins University Collection (Stack's, 3/1976), lot 394, $21,000; Connoisseur's Collection (Superior Galleries, 1/1989), lot 338, $39,600; Jascha Heifetz Collection (Superior Galleries, 10/1989), lot 4242, $49,500; Boys Town Sale (Superior Galleries, 5/1990), lot 5506, $68,750. The present coin.
2. PR64+ Deep Cameo. CAC. F.C.C. Boyd; World's Greatest Collection (Numismatic Gallery, 1/1946), lot 271; Abe Kosoff (8/3/1971); Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation Collection (HBCC #4006).
3. PR62 Cameo PCGS. CAC. Ed Trompeter Collection, Part I (Superior Galleries, 2/1992), lot 98, $14,850; ANA National Money Show Signature (Heritage, 3/2011), lot 4729, $28,750; ANA Sale (Stack's, 8/2012), lot 11671, $32,200; Fenn Family Collection, Part III / FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2017), lot 5832, $41,152; Dell Loy Hansen Collection.
4. PR62 NGC. ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2017), lot 4117.
5. Proof, Grade Unknown. Auction '81 (RARCOA, 7/1981), lot 391, $20,500; Dennis With (possibly the PR62 Cameo PCGS).
6. PR58. Adolphe Menjou Collection (Numismatic Gallery, 6/1950), lot 1374, $40; John Jay Pittman; Pittman Collection, Part II (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 1890, $16,500; MONEX (Steve Contursi and Todd Griffiths).

Additional Appearances
A. Brilliant Proof. Jacob Shapiro (aka J.F. Bell); J.F. Bell Collection (Stack's, 12/1944), lot 270, $230.
B. Grade Unknown. Mike Brownlee.
C. Grade Unknown. Dewitt Smith; Virgil Brand (journal #46912).
D. PR62 PCGS. Probably coin #3 above.
E. PR64 PCGS.
From The Bender Family Collection, Part II. (Registry values: P7)

Coin Index Numbers: (PCGS# 98019, Greysheet# 8676)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 5.02 grams
AGW: 0.16oz

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