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1883 $3 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS.

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1883 $3 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS.
1883 $3 PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. This date is a well known rarity to collectors of three dollar gold pieces. Only 900 business strikes were produced and 89 proofs. As one might imagine from such a small mintage of business strikes, some confusion has existed in the past between first-strike business strikes and proofs. On proofs, the tips of the wreath are clearly separated, while on business strikes they are joined. Also, on proofs the date appears to slant down with the 3 lower than the other digits in the date. On business strikes, the date is level. While we have offered a number of proofs of this date over the years, and even a few Cameo examples, this is the first Deep Cameo specimen we have had the pleasure of offering at public auction. The surfaces are almost perfectly preserved. The fields are deeply reflective and show the often-seen "orange peel" effect seen on some proof gold from this and the following decade. As expected, the devices are heavily frosted and show a strong two-toned contrast. An outstanding proof example and one of the technically finest as well as most visually appealing coins extant from this low mintage issue. Population: 4 in 66, 0 finer (10/03). Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.