Lot 1882
1878 $3 Gold. NGC graded MS-65. Lightly toned. Two tiny marks in the feathers above IB of LIBERTY. Otherwise jaw-dropping beauty for this scarce $3 denomination. Each side has a glowing orange-gold surfaces that are bursting with luster. Struck with almost scientific precision on the key design elements, only the worn state of the Master Hub reveals itself is slightly muted hair detail on Liberty (as the Master Hub was used year by year, it gradually wore, leaving behind more rounded design elements than in early years such as dates in the 1850s, a typical situation at the Mint). This lovely gem quality MS65 makes the perfect choice for a gold Type Set collector. 82,304 coins minted. Pop 143; 65 finer.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000.
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