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Pleasing 1857-S Three, XF45

1857-S $3 XF45 NGC. The San Francisco Mint only coined 14,000 three dollar gold coins in 1857, but that was the second highest annual production of the denomination at that Mint. The others were 6,600 in 1855; 34,500 in 1856; and 7,000 in 1860.
This example has a large S mintmark, about 50% larger than found on the 1856. Modest wear is evident, along with a few reverse marks.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25MB, PCGS# 7977, GSID# 8665)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 5.02 grams
AGW: 0.14511oz
Mintage: 14,200


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2010
11th-15th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
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