Lot 1427
1888 $3 Gold. NGC graded Proof 64 Ultra Cameo. Mostly untoned. An exquisitely struck near-Gem of this later issue, one whose imposing cameo contrast rises in majestic relief against the reflective fields. Bright and free from copper stains, the golden color dances around the surface on both sides. A few faint hairlines are present. Proofs of this date tend to be well made, anyway, and exhibit cameo to ultra cameo contrast against the polished-die fields which creates the Proof surface during production. To insure the customer's satisfaction, the Mint made an effort to strike Proof coins twice with the dies, which is a marked improvement over business strike coins where soft-edged lettering and devices are more the norm. Only 291 Proofs struck. Population 1; none finer at NGC.
Estimated Value $17,000 - 18,000.
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| Realized $19,550 |
