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1882 $3 Gold Coin - Your Grade?

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This is a recent purchase. Think it is worth sending off to be graded? any chance at CAC? Your thoughts and insight are welcome. Thank you
1882-$3-Gold-Coin---Your-Grade?


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Pictures aren't the best but I'd say it's in the AU camp.
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With raw 3$ gold pieces I'd be more concerned with authenticity rather than an actual grade.

$3's were one of the most counterfeited gold coins in the 1960's and 70's and they still show up today.
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Thanks for your replies. It looks genuine to me. Though yes, always a challenge purchasing raw. Anyone else have input on grade/authenticity issues?
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nice coin--need clearer and sharper pics--thanks
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Assuming it's genuine, I would guess AU Details-Cleaned. It does not look like a candidate for TPG but it would be good to have it authenticated.
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AU Cleaned, not certain on authenticity. I would NOT purchase this coin as genuine from these photos.
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If genuine, AU details, cleaned.
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for a higher grade coin the surfaces look off. either cleaned or fake,.

get a weight on her and maybe take her to an LCS to test for gold. if the weight is correct
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In regard to taking to a LCS to test for gold, does a LCS typically charge for testing and if so, what would be a reasonable fee? Thanks
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In regard to taking to a LCS to test for gold, does a LCS typically charge for testing and if so, what would be a reasonable fee? Thanks


This piece is worth several multiples of its gold value if genuine. It's a better date U.S. G$3 that might be 90% gold (worth $400) and still a counterfeit.

I'd send it to ANACS for authentication. Then you'll know what you have. It's a $2000 retail value piece with XF Details - Cleaned.
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