1889 $3, DCAM PR(PCGS#98053)

1889 $3, DCAM PR (PCGS#98053)

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Lot Description: Gorgeous deep golden-orange color is seen on both sides of this attractively original specimen. There is also some iridescent reddish-rose toning, and it further enhances this coin's eye appeal. No singularly mentionable handling marks are seen, and both sides are fully struck with outstanding field to device contrast.<p>This elegant Gem Deep Cameo specimen is from the 129 Proofs struck in the final year of the three-dollar gold series. The final year status makes the 1889 popular for inclusion in Proof gold type sets. Fortunately for such collectors, the 1889 is also among the more frequently encountered Proofs of the denomination, John W. Dannreuther (2018) accounting for 75 to 90 coins extant in all grades. This is a lower estimated population than for the Proof 1886, 1887 and 1888, suggesting that the final year of production was not greeted with a surge in interest among contemporary collectors or dealers. Today, however, the survivors are eagerly sought, especially those with quality and eye appeal like the PCGS Proof-65 Deep Cameo specimen offered here.