Lot 1242
1857-S $3 Gold. EF-40. A scarce date in this grade, Breen says "almost unobtainable above EF". This particular coin has some minor scratches on the obverse, visible with a glass, but not apparent to the unaided eye. These marks appear to be from circulation, and were worn down with the coin. On the reverse, the date is weak (diagnostic for the year), but the other devices are well struck. Only 14,000 struck, and apparently not too many were found on the S.S. Central America wreck.
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| Realized $2,875 |
