1854 $3 Indian Princess Three Dollar PCGS Proof-58 (CAC)
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Typically, the first year of issue for a denomination would be struck in proof format. The 1854 three dollar piece is an example of this, with ten to twelve proofs known. This output was rather high for the time, since the next date close to a dozen known is the 1862. It appears that a few of the 1854 proofs are impaired. Possibly, too many were struck in the first place and the balance was spent. Both the Munoz and Auction ’88 pieces were lightly circulated, and another impaired specimen was reportedly in Michael Brownlee’s hands in the late 1980s. The 1854 is actually a one-year type. The word “DOLLARS” on the reverse is in small letters, whereas later issues show the word in larger type. On the obverse, traces of die file marks can be seen between the border and MER of AMERICA. Another file mark is visible from the top leaf on the right section of the wreath to the rim at 12:05. On both sides, the dentils are tightly spaced.
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Known Specimens |
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The Mint-Smithsonian Institution Specimen |
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United States Mint |
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Smithsonian Institute |
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The Eliasberg Specimen |
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John Story Jenks |
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1921 H. Chapman John Story Jenks Sale (5782) |
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John H. Clapp |
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Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. |
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October 1982 Bowers and Ruddy U.S. Gold Sale (272) $39,600 |
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Ed Trompeter |
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February 1992 Superior Ed Trompeter Sale (96) $44,000 |
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The Garrett Specimen |
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Robert Garrett |
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Johns Hopkins University |
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November 1979 Bowers and Ruddy Garrett Sale (417) $45,000 |
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The Pittman Specimen |
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Abe Kosoff |
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John Jay Pittman |
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May 1998 David Akers John Jay Pittman Sale (1886) |
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The North Carolina Specimen |
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North Carolina Family |
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November 1977 Paramount Sale (499) $15,000 |
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The Richmond-Ketterman Specimen |
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Reverend Richmond |
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March 1968 Lester Merkin Sale (400) $1,600 |
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Dr. Herbert Ketterman |
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The Munoz-Ebsen Specimen |
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June 1978 Superior Miguel Munoz Sale (1688) |
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May 1987 Superior Buddy Ebsen Sale (2393) |
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January 1996 Superior Michael Keston Sale (36) |
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PCGS Proof 60 |
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The Boyd-Bass Specimen |
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Jan. 1946 Numis. Gallery World’s Greatest Coll. Sale |
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Harry W. Bass, Jr. |
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Harry W. Bass, Jr. Research Foundation |
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The Munoz Specimen |
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June 1978 Superior Miguel Munoz Sale (1689) |
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The Proof 50 |
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The Auction ’88 Specimen |
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July 1988 Superior Auction ‘88 (344) $5,775 |
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May 1990 Heritage St. Louis Sale (1988) |
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February 1992 Superior Century Sale (2593) |
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January 1993 Superior Sale (1326) |
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Proof 55. Accompanied with a letter by Breen certifying the coin as a proof. In this case, he was correct. |
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Additional Appearances: |
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A. NGC PF64 |
January 1997 Heritage Rare Coin Galleries Inventory |
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B. NGC PF62 |
August 1991 RARCOA/Akers Sale (1264) $17,600 |
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C. PF40 |
Michael G. Brownlee |
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D. |
February 1944 B. Max Mehl Belden Roach Sale (804) |
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E. |
December 1944 Stack's J.F. Bell Sale (265) |
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F. |
February 1947 B. Max Mehl Geiss Sale (1582) |
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G. |
May 1950 B. Max Mehl Golden Jubilee [Kern] Sale (184) |
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H. |
November 1967 Paramount Grand Central Sale (796) |
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I. |
September 1988 Superior Lee and Shaffer Sale (5368) |
| PCGS # | 8017 |
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| Grading Service | NONE |
| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | NONE |
| Denom Type | N/A |
| Numeric Denomination | $3 |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Not Specified |
| Strike Type | N/A |
| Holder Variety | Gold Shield |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
