1886 $3 MS(PCGS#8008)

Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5201

Grade

MS61

Price

7,015

Lot Description

Semi-reflective fields support smartly impressed, softly frosted devices on both sides of this pleasing golden-olive and orange-apricot example. Wispy hairlines and some cloudiness that mutes the surfaces explain the MS-61 grade from PCGS, but there are no sizeable handling marks. Elusive in all grades, and especially rare in Mint State, the 1886 is a key date three-dollar gold issue with a circulation strike mintage of just 1,000 coins. A highlight of the extensive offerings for this type in the present sale, this solidly graded Uncirculated example would serve as a highlight in an advanced gold cabinet.