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***Auction Highlight*** 1854-o Variety 2 Three Dollar Gold $3 Graded Choice AU+ By USCG (fc)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:7,500.00 - 15,000.00 USD
***Auction Highlight*** 1854-o Variety 2 Three Dollar Gold $3 Graded Choice AU+ By USCG (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1854-o Variety 2 Three Dollar Gold $3 Graded Choice AU+ By USCG. Variety 2 is usual for the 1854-O, and can be identified at a glance by the attenuated wreath ribbon. Both listed die varieties were likely coined from the same pair of dies. Relatively early in the production, the reverse die was lapped, diminishing definition on the lower portion of the wreath, though the mintmark is bold. The first-year 1854-O is well-known as the sole New Orleans issue of the denomination, and is thus an essential purchase for O-mint type collectors. Survivors from the mintage of 24,000 pieces are predominantly in XF to AU grades. The present example is much nicer than usual, since luster abounds across the legends and devices, and the orange-gold surfaces are void of detractions. Evenly struck and free from the strike-throughs often seen on the issue A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation