Lot 3595
1857-S $3 Gold. NGC graded AU-55. San Francisco pounded out 14,000 of these during 1857, most of which circulated into lower grades. This particular one has a few minor hairlines but retains substantial luster. Bold on the devices, especially the wreath and Mintmark, with the date somewhat shallow in the die, as made. NGC has graded 5 this high, with 8 as AU-58, and then the population trails off, where they have seen 1 in each grade MS-60, 61 and 62, with none graded higher. Apparently not many (any?) were found on the S.S. Central America, given that the population reports don't reflect any significant increase over the last several years.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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| Realized $5,520 |
