The Midwest Summer Sale 2012
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Lot Title:
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1889 PF-60 details/repaired.
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Description:
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Unmistakable cameo effect emanates from both sides, and that automatically ensures some level of desirability for this proof three-dollar gold piece. The obverse fields display fine reflectivity, hardly blemished at all save for a few trifling, patchy hairlines that flicker in and out of view depending on the lighting angle. Turning the reverse reveals a few more problems, however. While the reflectivity of the mirrors seems convincing overall, very careful inspection suggests that a few tiny digs surrounding the "3" in the denomination have been cleverly tooled and a new, reflective finish applied to hide evidence of the tooling. Is it possible a laser was used to effect the repair? At any rate, the coin on the whole offers a stunning presentation at far less than the cost of a PF-64 CAM, which is what it might take to achieve a similar level of eye-appeal. (PCGS# 008053)
This lot may contain an item not certified by ANACS, PCGS, or NGC. While Scotsman Auction Co. is typically conservative in our descriptions of items not certified by one of these companies, we cannot guarantee our grading estimation will match their grade. We highly recommend that collectors seeking items certified by a third-party grading service only bid on items that have already been certified. No lot can be returned because of a variance in judgment with regards to grade.
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Low Estimate:
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$10,000.00 |
High Estimate:
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$13,000.00 |
Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
Hammered Price: |
$6,500.00
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Price Realized:
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$7,475.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
924 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $5,250.00 |
1889 PCGS MS-63.
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Mintage: 2300. An exuberant coin, this 1889 serves double duty as it represents the final mintage for the series, and also offers memorable russet-gold toning that color enthusiasts will enjoy. Such... |
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479 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $2,100.00 |
1889 PCGS AU-55.
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Smooth, even surface texture retains considerable luster, especially the reverse which has the look of a low-end UNC grade. The more important obverse side is pleasantly free from abrasions, while... |
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480 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $10,500.00 |
1889 PCGS MS-64.
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From nearly all viewing angles, a terrific gold type coin, replete with opulent, multi-point luster and rich royal-gold color. The luster for three-dollar gold pieces is quite different from that of... |
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897 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $1,150.00 |
1889 Three dollar, AU-55, cleaned
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Enough sharp detail remains that many collectors needing a type coin for their set will be interested in this piece. Unfortunately, just a bit too much of the original surface quality has been... |
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1031 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,950.00 |
1889 MS-60+.
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This example, from the terminal year of this celebrated denomination, gleams an opulent honey gold from its exceptional satiny surfaces. Upon closer examination, its breathtaking aspect reveals... |
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