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1888 $3 MS66 PCGS

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1888 $3 MS66 PCGS
<B>1888 $3 MS66 PCGS. CAC.</B></I> Only 5,000 three dollar gold pieces were coined in 1888, and few have survived in such fine condition. Every one of those 5,000 coins was struck from a single die pair, with a prominent doubled obverse die, most easily seen in the legend, especially UNITED. The additional 291 proofs were coined from a different obverse die with normal letters.<BR> This Premium Gem approaches the finest PCGS has ever certified. It has rich lemon-yellow surfaces with radiant mint frost. It is sharply struck with every design element boldly defined. Population: 27 in 66, 2 finer (1/08).<BR><I>From The Southwest Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> James B. Longacre<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)