1856 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (PCGS).Endearing Choice surfaces are fully lustrous in a softly frosted texture. Further adorned with handsome orange-gold patina, this lovely coin also sports sharp to full striking detail throughout the design. 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.From the Maurice Snow Collection. Acquired from Harry J. Forman, February 21, 1979. Earlier x Fred Sweeney.
