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1860 $3 Gold

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:22,500.00 USD Estimated At:45,000.00 - 50,000.00 USD
1860 $3 Gold
<Our item number 82342><B>1860 &#36;3 Gold.</B> <B>NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo.</B> Offered here is one of the very finest 1860 Proof three dollar pieces graded, an enchanting high-grade bold-cameo rarity that we are delighted to have the opportunity to view and describe for you. Rich deep orange toning crossing both sides is highlighted by pleasing blushes of soft pale rose iridescence. The fields are nearly immaculate, though a few trivial lines from handling over the years account for the grade. A few minimal lintmarks, artifacts which stand as reminders of the careful attention paid by mint employees to the condition of Proof dies, are noted in the fields as well. The devices are sharp, frosted, and utterly glowing. If a guess had to be made, we estimate that as few as 10 to perhaps 12 Proofs exist at all levels. Even this figure may turn out to be on the high side. PCGS Pop 2; None finer. NGC Pop 2; None finer. Only 119 proofs minted.<BR><BR>Over the years auction records show fewer of this date than of t he more talked-about 1875 key! Purely and simply, this superb gem stands high on its own merits, its desirability is enhanced by the general rarity of the 1860 in circulation strike form, since few gem Uncirculated pieces exist either.<BR><BR>Recent sales include multiple returns of only a few specimens: &#40;1&#41; Heritage 1/2005:30432, PCGS PF64 &#40;2&#41; Heritage 1/2005:30433, NGC PF66 Cameo #1716198-007 &#40;3&#41; ANR 8/2004:977, NGC PF66 Cameo, unsold &#40;4&#41; Heritage 8/96:8260, PCGS Proof 64, unsold &#40;5&#41; Larry & Ira Goldberg 6/2000:833 PCGS Proof 64 &#34;planchet void beneath N of UNITED&#34; &#40;6&#41; Superior 11/2004, NGC Proof 66 Cameo #1716198-007. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;45,000-50,000. <BR><BR>Our item number 82342<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/32jpegs/082342.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/32jpegs/082342N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES> <BR><DIV ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/ilgebaylogo.JPG"></TD> <TD> 350 South Beverly Drive Suite 350<BR> Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA<BR> Telephone: 310-551-2646<BR> Fax: 310-551-2626<BR> E-Mail: <A HREF="mailto:glenn@goldbergcoins.com"> info@goldbergcoins.com </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <font color=red> <h3>There is a 20% commission charge added to each and every lot.</h3></font> <P>We are one of the country's premier auction houses, specializing in U.S., World and Ancient Coins and Currency; Autographs; Manuscripts; Rare Books and other Fine Collectibles. Dedicated to quality of product and customer service, we guarantee authenticity of all items sold for their full purchase price. </P> <P>Our office will answer inquiries about lots (e-mail only, please) from 9-5 (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. </P> <a href=http://PayPalSucks.com><img border=0 src=http://PayPalSucks.com/images/logo.gif></a> <p align=center> <font face=Arial size=2>Pay for this auction online with Western Union<sup>®</sup> Auction Payments<sup><font size=2>SM</font></sup></font> <BR><BR> <a href="http://www.auctionpayments.com/" target="_blank"><img border=0 src="http://www.auctionpayments.com/images/banners/banner1.gif" alt="Western Union Auction Payments"></a> </p> <P>Bidpay payment items will be sent upon reciept of check from Western Union. These payments may take up to ten days to get to us. We accept MasterCard, Visa up to $5000 dollars, personal checks, cashiers checks and money orders on all items. When using a credit card, please include account number, expiration date, billing and shipping address and eBay lot number. <B>Successful California bidders must pay 8.25% sales tax. This tax charge may not appear on your invoice until we are notified of purchasers address.</B> All credit card transactions are subject to additional verification. Shipping charges will not be quoted until notification of purchasers address. Please allow up to 5 days after the auction to get your invoice from us via e-mail</P> <P>We are members of the American Numismatic Association, Professional Numismatists Guild, International Autograph Dealers Alliance, Universal Autograph Collectors Club and the Manuscript Society. View our auction catalogs and consignment offers at: <A HREF="http://www.goldbergcoins.com"> www.goldbergcoins.com. </P> <TABLE> <TR> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.com/images/png1.gif" ALT="Member PNG" width=50 height=65>
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