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Scarce 1859 Three Dollar, MS62

1859 $3 MS62 PCGS. The 1859 is only a moderately scarce issue among three dollar gold pieces, from a mintage of 15,558 coins. While quite a few survive in Mint State grades, the typical piece that is encountered grades just AU. This frosty and boldly defined example has brilliant yellow-gold luster with faint traces of pinkish toning.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25MD, PCGS# 7979, GSID# 8632)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 5.02 grams
AGW: 0.14511oz
Melt Value: $141.77
Gold Spot: $977/oz (05-29-2009)
Mintage: 15,500


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May, 2009
28th-31st Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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