Lustrous, Original, Orangey 1878 $3

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Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3233 Posts	Posted 12/04/2021 1:34 pm It's a wonder to me how these gold coins ever get to Choice and Gem MS grades with gold being as soft as it is. This coin definitely shows signs of being handled even though it was not for all that long given it's a PCGS/CAC AU58. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/04/2021 3:59 pm Often wondered the same thing. Report this Post to the Staff
Prethen Pillar of the Community United States 3233 Posts	Posted 12/04/2021 4:18 pm Here's a different perspective... Report this Post to the Staff
Winesteven Pillar of the Community United States 697 Posts	Posted 12/04/2021 11:01 pm Great coin! And with a CAC too! Steve A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine! My collecting "Pride & Joy" is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set: https://www.PCGS.com/setregistry/ty...edset/213996 Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 12/05/2021 12:01 am Quote: It's a wonder to me how these gold coins ever get to Choice and Gem MS grades with gold being as soft as it is. $1 and $3 gold pieces are small and light combined with their 10% copper alloy for hardening allowed many of then to escape heavy contact and circulation marks. What amazes me is how beat up many choice mint state $10 and $20 pieces are and still achieve MS63 level in the grading room. It seems their size, weight and relative softness account for liberal grade assignments. As you noted this particular example saw very little circulation. Those at gem level were likely pulled from circulation and saved from the get-go. Thanks for sharing. ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
kenwright396 Pillar of the Community United States 1173 Posts	Posted 12/05/2021 06:51 am Nice coin, thanks for sharing. Report this Post to the Staff
Zurie Pillar of the Community United States 5661 Posts	Posted 12/05/2021 10:30 am Lovely toning and luster on that piece! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/05/2021 11:51 am Beautiful coin for sure. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187582 Posts	Posted 12/06/2021 11:57 am Lovely example! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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