The Pre Long Beach Auction - January 2012

1854 $3 Gold. NGC XF Details, improperly cleaned. Well struck with even gold toning. Only some minor surface problems (PCGS # 7969) . Estimated Valu

1855 $3 Gold. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Untoned. A total of 50,555 were coined (PCGS # 7972) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. Provenance: Th

1856 $3 Gold. PCGS graded AU-55. Only 26,010 minted of which merely 2,000 examples are estimated to have survived. Light gold toning. An attractive Ab

1856 $3 Gold. NGC AU Details, rev scratched. Light hints of natural toning appears here and there. Only 26,010 minted of which about 2000 examples are

1856 $3 Gold. NGC XF Details, improperly cleaned. Evidence of cleaning in the obverse fields. Only 26,010 minted of which merely 2000 examples are est

1857 $3 Gold. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. CAC Approved. Only 20,891 minted of which merely 1,250 examples are estimated to have survived. Lovely light golde

1857 $3 Gold. PCGS graded AU-55. Untoned with semi-prooflike surfaces. Only 20,891 minted of which merely 1,250 examples are estimated to have survive

1858 $3 Gold. NGC XF Details, improperly cleaned. Untoned with traces of luster visible. Only 2,133 struck. Long considered to be a rarity, this clean

1859 $3 Gold. PCGS graded AU-50 PQ. CAC Approved. Only 15,558 minted of which merely 1,500 examples are estimated to have survived. Light gold toning.

1859 $3 Gold. NGC graded AU-50. Housed in an Old Holder. Only 15,558 minted of which merely 1,500 examples are estimated to have survived. Light even