1860-S Three-Dollar Gold Piece. EF-45 (PCGS).Lustrous honey-rose surfaces retain ample evidence of a semi-reflective finish that is most pronounced in the protected areas around the peripheral devices. Boldly defined overall, this is a significant and desirable survivor of the scarce, conditionally challenging 1860-S three-dollar gold issue. Just 7,000 pieces were struck, with 2,592 coins melted at the mint for a net distribution of just 4,408 coins. Extant examples number fewer than 200 pieces in all grades.From the Maurice Snow Collection. Acquired from Harry J. Forman, May 22, 1980. Earlier ex William Youngerman.
