The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

1875. PCGS graded Proof 60. Lots of flashy proof surface and overlaid with attractive light golden toning. This is the Key Date to the entire series.

1876. PCGS graded Proof 53. This popular Key Date exhibits lovely golden-orange toning on both sides. Only 45 coins struck for this proof-only year. T

1877. NGC graded AU-55. Well struck with semi reflective mint luster still adhering to the protected areas. Rose color toning rests about the borders

1878. PCGS graded AU-58 CAC Approved. Light hints of golden-orange toning about the borders (PCGS # 8000) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400.

1878. PCGS graded AU-55. A pleasing untoned coin; there is some luster around and within devices (PCGS # 8000) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.

1879. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Scarce low mintage date, only 3000 struck (PCGS # 8001) . Estimated Value $800 - 900.

1880. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Some reflective surfaces still evident about the protected areas. Light golden-orange toning rests about the

1881. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A mangificent brilliant gem cameo proof, totally untoned and glittering with brilliance. Only 54 struck. The mintage

1881. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ CAC Approved. Nice even light gold tone. This date is famous among the later $3 issues for having a mintage well under the

1882. NGC AU Details, obv scratched. Lots of flashy reflective surfaces on both sides. Rare low mintage date as only 1,500 were struck (PCGS # 8004) .