1856-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Medium S. AU-55 (PCGS).Pretty honey-rose patina blankets both sides of this lustrous and boldly defined Choice AU. Despite its status as the most frequently encountered San Francisco Mint three-dollar gold piece, the 1856-S is still a scarce issue when viewed in the wider context of U.S. numismatics. Only 34,500 coins were produced, most of which have long since been lost to commercial use. With Mint State survivors rare, this attractive and minimally circulated example offers excellent value for the astute gold collector.From the Maurice Snow Collection. Acquired from Manfra, Tordella & Brookes, May 15, 1979.
