1880 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).This relatively attractive example retains much of the original prooflike finish despite the presence of wispy hairlines that explain the PCGS qualifier. Bright honey-gold patina is also a strong suit, as are sharply to fully impressed devices. From a mintage of just 1,000 circulation strikes for the date, Mint Sate survivors likely numbering fewer than 250 coins in all grades.From the Maurice Snow Collection. Acquired from Harry J. Forman, October 18, 1979.