Satiny light pinkish-gold surfaces would do justice to a better date type set or Uncirculated three-dollar gold collection. The strike is a bit soft at isolated high points, as typically seen for the type, but most features are more or less boldly defined. A broad, yet shallow U-shaped graze at the lower obverse border is noted for accuracy. As a Philadelphia Mint issue situated near the beginning of the series, the 1856 is often regarded as one of the more readily obtainable three-dollar gold pieces in todays market. While this is true of circulated examples, the issue is actually quite scarce and underrated in Mint State, especially relative to the 1854 and 1855, and to say nothing of the 1874 or 1878. Definitely a find for the astute gold specialist.,PCGS# 7974. NGC ID: 25M8.,,