1880 $3 PR65 Certification #-9860, PCGS #8044

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Owner's Comments

Estimated grade.

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

The proofs that I have seen all show the same rust spot on the curl of hair below Liberty's ear that is present on the proofs of 1877, 1878, and 1879. I do not know if the rust spot is present on all known proofs, but I can say it has been present on the ones that I have seen. In addition to the rust spot in the hair, there is also one tiny rust spot in the neck, as well as the vein on the nose and the teardrop by the eye. Also, the position of the date is different. On the business strikes, the date is level, whereas on the proofs, the date slants slightly up to the right. The inside left part of the right bow is also completely missing on the proofs, the result of a lapped die; it is present on the uncs. Furthermore, the wreath ends at the top of the reverse are distinctly separated on the proofs, whereas on the business strikes there is a "ghosting" that makes them appear connected.

PCGS #

8044

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

20.50 millimeters

Weight

5.02 grams

Mintage

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	28	R-8.9	25 / 37 TIE	25 / 37 TIE
All Grades	27	R-8.9	25 / 37 TIE	25 / 37 TIE
60 or Better	10	R-9.5	27 / 37 TIE	27 / 37 TIE

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	28
All Grades	27
60 or Better	10

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-8.9
All Grades	R-8.9
60 or Better	R-9.5

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	25 / 37 TIE
All Grades	25 / 37 TIE
60 or Better	27 / 37 TIE

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	25 / 37 TIE
All Grades	25 / 37 TIE
60 or Better	27 / 37 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR65 PCGS grade
2	PR64 PCGS grade
2	PR64 PCGS grade
2	PR64 PCGS grade
2	PR64 PCGS grade

#1 PR65 PCGS grade

#2 PR64 PCGS grade