1878 $3, DCAM PR(PCGS#98042)

The Regency Auction 26

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

695

等级

PR63+DCAM

价格

202,285

详细说明

An incredible rarity! A fully choice, high end, and totally ORIGINAL Deep Cameo Proof $3. A remarkable survivor from a miniscule original mintage of 20 pieces, which were all delivered early in the year (February 9 to be exact). Because the mintage was so low, most known examples display ample cameo contrast and the presently offered, fully CHOICE example has a bold contrast between the fields and devices, imparting a very impressive eye appeal. Deep reflective fields have a rich orange peel texture that is so desirable for collectors. The strike on both sides is sharp and displaying a full frost that contrasts with vibrance and makes the eye appeal quite vivid. A small number of obverse hairlines is all that keeps this visually very impressive rarity out of a higher grade holder. Rarely available in Proof and who knows when the next one will appear, most seen Proof $3 gold date from the 1880s. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. In all grades and designations, there are 23 grading events, meaning that there is clearly been duplication from upgrades, crossovers, and other grading. In the DCAM designation, the most recent coin to sell was the PR66 DCAM that sold in January 2012. The most recent Proof 1878 $3 to sell in any designation was the PCGS PR63 that sold in the 2017 ANA auction. The presently offered lot is NOT that coin. Since there are no relevant APRs our estimate could prove conservative! Who knows when any collector will have the opportunity to buy an example of this major golden rarity will present itself again! Don't let this one get away from you. Cert. Number 83936791 PCGS # 98042