Lot 1556
1881 $3 Gold PCGS PF66 CAM. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. CAC Approved. A marvelous proof example that warrants a strong bid for it's originality, rarity, and eye appeal. Notice the Cameo contrast with the orange peel effect in the fields that produces a wonderful depth of reflectivity, combined with the seductive frost on all the devices. Only 54 pieces were coined in the Proof format, 54 for the entire year. How many of those exist today? Possibly as many as 50 pieces, but this is doubtful as most such early Proofs suffered at least 20 percent of the issue being lost or spent. There are at least a few that are known to have been spent and circulated from this paltry beginning. There are some trivial light specks on the reverse, common to these early gold Proofs, which are not at all destracting and can aid in tracing prior auction appearances. Certain to delight any specialist of this series, and one of the very finest Cameo coins of this date. There are no more than a few Deep Cameo coins to represent this issue as well, thus the desirability factor is high for this handsome piece. Pop 2; 1 finer in 67 Cameo (PCGS # 88045) Estimated Value $50,000-UP
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