1855-S $3 AU53 NGC....

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Scarce 1855-S Three Dollar Piece, AU53

1855-S $3 AU53 NGC. Only 6,600 pieces were minted for this issue, and in The United States $3 Gold Pieces, Bowers reports that most were "placed into circulation, where they saw long and intense service." It is therefore pleasantly surprising to see one with only light friction on Liberty's hair and the wreath. In fact, the coin used by Bowers to illustrate the issue is an AU55-just barely nicer than this example. This exceptional piece has pleasing olive-gold surfaces and minimal abrasions. Significant luster is present in the protected areas. Although NGC has certified 30 pieces finer, many of those are undoubtedly resubmissions, and Bowers believes there are just three or four that could truly be called Mint State.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25M7, PCGS# 7973, GSID# 8663)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 5.02 grams
AGW: 0.14511oz
Mintage: 6,600

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