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Attractive 1856 Three Dollar Gold, MS62

1856 $3 MS62 PCGS. A total of 26,010 three dollar gold pieces were struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1856. Q. David Bowers estimates 90-120 examples survive in Mint State grades. The present coin is sharply struck, showing only the typical weakness on O in DOLLAR. The surfaces exhibit bright satiny luster and a few handling marks are consistent with the grade. Population: 36 in 62, 55 finer (3/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25M8, PCGS# 7974, GSID# 8629)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 5.02 grams
AGW: 0.14511oz
Mintage: 26,010


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Auction Dates
Apr-May, 2009
29th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
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