Lot 1750
1887 NGC graded Unc Details. Obverse improperly cleaned. A well struck beauty shimmering with natural golden-sunset mint bloom color. Under strong magnification with the aid of a light source, some minute hairlines can be seen. Only 6,000 minted. Undoubtedly purchased as a Gem BU coin in the 1970's (PCGS # 8009) .
Note: The handsome James B. Longacre first "cereal wreath" which is used on the flying eagle cents, the gold dollars (type 2 and 3) as well as this $3 gold pieces, is comprised of corn, wheat, cotton and tobacco. His second wreath, used on numerous pattern coins as well as the half dimes and dimes during his tenure in office, is comprised of cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, corn, wheat and oak leaves. This is the first design of a cereal wreath created by the Mint’s chief engraver, 1844-69.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
The Del Valle Collection.
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