1867 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-6+. Proof-62 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. A boldly cameo Proof 1867 $3 gold piece with superior eye appeal for the assigned grade. The surfaces are a bright golden-yellow with good contrast between reflective fields and satiny devices. Both sides are fully struck, as expected for a Proof, and are sure to appeal to discerning gold enthusiasts.<p>The United States Mint at Philadelphia struck just 50 Proofs of this denomination in 1867, and survivors are thought to number 25 to 30 coins per <em>PCGS CoinFacts</em>. Writing in 2018, however, John W. Dannreuther takes a more conservative view with an estimate of just 14 to 16 pieces extant. Regardless of which range is closer to the truth, this is obviously a rare issue, as one would expect from the Proof three-dollar gold series. This is only our third offering for the date in recent decades, and it is a beautiful example that would grace any collection. From the Huberman Collection. Earlier ex our (Stacks) sale of May 1974, lot 417. Lot tag included.
