1889 $3 MS63 Certification #04399532, PCGS #8011

CoinFacts Details

Owner's Comments

1010 ST GOLD CAC

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

This is the last year of issue for three dollar gold pieces and therefore, despite the low mintage, one might naturally expect that a sizable number of choice examples exist that were saved as momentos of a disappearing denomination. To be sure, there are some choice examples that were saved, but the 1889 is certainly more difficult to obtain in choice condition than the 1879, 1880, or 1882. Of course, it is also much more scarce in any condition than either the 1887 or 1888. The majority of the choice uncirculated 1889's that I have seen have been frosty or at most partially proof-like. I have seen several fully proof-like 1889's, but do not feel that they would be mistaken for proofs since they lack a proof's depth of field and characteristic orange peel surface.

PCGS #

8011

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

20.50 millimeters

Weight

5.02 grams

Mintage

2300

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

Pop Higher

128

Pop Lower

259

Region

The United States of America

Price Guide

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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	1500	R-4.8	32 / 41 TIE	32 / 41 TIE
All Grades	400	R-6.2	34 / 41 TIE	34 / 41 TIE
60 or Better	55	R-8.4	29 / 41	29 / 41

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	1500
All Grades	400
60 or Better	55

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-4.8
All Grades	R-6.2
60 or Better	R-8.4

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	32 / 41 TIE
All Grades	34 / 41 TIE
60 or Better	29 / 41

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	32 / 41 TIE
All Grades	34 / 41 TIE
60 or Better	29 / 41

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Richard C. Jewell Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 3/2005:660, $62,100
1	MS67 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 3/2013:2157, $38,188
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
3	MS66+ PCGS grade
5	MS66 PCGS grade	Great Lakes Collection - Hanks & Associates, sold privately as an entire collection in 10/2005 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3131, $18,800 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2017:10166, $14,400

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Richard C. Jewell Collection - American Numismatic Rarities 3/2005:660, $62,100

#1 MS67 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 3/2013:2157, $38,188

#3 MS66+ PCGS grade

#5 MS66 PCGS grade

Great Lakes Collection - Hanks & Associates, sold privately as an entire collection in 10/2005 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3131, $18,800 - Stack's/Bowers 11/2017:10166, $14,400