August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
1873 Gold Dollar. Open 3. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH.
This example was last offered in our online session of the 2023 Global Showcase Auction, where after very spirited bidding, it realized a very strong price of $10,200. Clearly the deeply reflective mirrored finish to the fields and thickly frosted devices, giving the appearance of a Gem Deep Cameo Proof striking attracted many bidders who were hoping that it was indeed a Proof strike, as it looks nothing like a typical 1873 Open 3 gold dollar. Not a rare date, but in this "fabric" it is exceptionally rare, most examples seen display either a frosty or satiny luster, not a Deep Mirror Prooflike finish as here. No Proof 1873 gold dollars of the Open 3 variety are known, and if indeed this magnificent example had come back from grading as a Proof, it would have been a monumental discovery. While not a Proof, this coin has the glorious eye appeal of one, and is a special coin, worthy of another round of very spirited bidding.
PCGS# 7573. NGC ID: 25DB.
From our August 2023 Global Showcase Auction, lot 31641, where it realized $10,200.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 3'600 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 2'000 USD |
