1883 $3 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.5....

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1883 Three Dollar Gold, PR67 Deep Cameo
Tied for Finest Certified
CAC-Approved Quality

1883 $3 PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. JD-1, R.5. Ex: Bender Collection. The Philadelphia Mint struck a fairly generous production of 89 proof three dollar gold pieces in 1883, along with a small business-strike production of 900 coins for commerce. The proofs were delivered in quarterly batches of 53, 11, 7, and 18 pieces, with 40 coins included in the sets issued on February 10. A single pair of dies was used to strike all the proofs. The date on the obverse proof die is positioned slightly to the right of the date on the business-strike die, and it slants down to the right, making it easy to distinguish between real proofs and prooflike business strikes. This was the only use of both proof dies. John Dannreuther estimates the surviving population at 40-55 examples in all grades today.

This magnificent Superb Gem proof is tied with a single PR67 Ultra Cameo specimen at NGC for finest-certified honors. The design elements are sharply detailed throughout, with fine definition on Liberty's curls and the ribbon knot. The vivid yellow-gold surfaces are impeccably preserved and show much of the orange-peel texture that is characteristic of the best proofs of this era. The deeply mirrored fields contrast profoundly with the richly frosted devices to create a startling cameo effect. Overall eye appeal is terrific. We expect intense competition from series specialists and Registry Set enthusiasts when this lot is called. The high quality within the grade is confirmed by CAC. From Tom Bender's #1 All-Time and #1 Current PCGS Registry Sets in the Three Dollar Gold Basic Set, Proof (1854-1889) category. This coin is pictured on PCGS CoinFacts. Population: 1 in 67 Deep Cameo, 0 finer. CAC: 2 in 67, 0 finer (11/22).
From The Bender Family Collection, Part II. (Registry values: N10218)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 28AS, PCGS# 98047, Greysheet# 8759)

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

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