1883 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (NGC). CAC.A magnificent survivor from this limited mintage boasting medium-gold coloration and accented by vibrant lemon-yellow across the high points. The fields are intensely reflective and icy, imparting a considerable prooflike complexion to each side. A more frosty luster blankets the design elements, complemented by the overall smooth surfaces. A beauty to examine in-hand. Only 900 pieces of the denomination were struck in 1883, all delivered on December 15. Despite the tiny production numbers, a couple hundred survivors are thought to exist. Just about half of these are Uncirculated, most of which reside at the lowest end of the scale, placing considerable pressure on specimens at the Choice Mint State level, like the current piece. This example is surely a significant member of this extant population, with just 21 coins certified finer by NGC.NGC Census: 10; 21 finer.
