US 1889 3 DOLLAR PIECE PHILLY MINT PF64CAM
080-00614
The 1889 $3 Gold Piece in Proof 64 Cameo (PF64CAM) elevates an already historic final-year issue into the upper echelons of elite numismatic assets. With an original microscopic mintage of just 129 Proof specimens, securing this coin in Choice condition with the coveted Cameo designation represents a major acquisition for any serious rare coin portfolio focused on wealth preservation.
The Cameo (CAM) designation completely transforms James B. Longacre's design. In this format, the deeply frosted devices—specifically the Greco-Roman profile of Liberty and her stylized Native American headdress—stand in stark, dramatic contrast against deeply mirrored, reflective fields. This level of visual depth was achieved by carefully polishing the dies before striking, a labor-intensive process reserved exclusively for presentation pieces and elite collectors of the era.
Because the $3 gold denomination was officially abolished in 1889, these 129 Proofs represent the absolute terminal point of the series. Many early proofs were improperly handled, cleaned, or mishandled over the past century, meaning the survival rate of those that still retain untampered surfaces and strong cameo contrast at the Choice 64 level is exceptionally low.
For the modern portfolio, a PF64CAM strike perfectly bridges the gap between intrinsic gold value, severe absolute rarity, and undeniable eye appeal. It is a highly liquid, blue-chip asset that stands as a definitive monument to the end of a unique chapter in American monetary history.
The Cameo (CAM) designation completely transforms James B. Longacre's design. In this format, the deeply frosted devices—specifically the Greco-Roman profile of Liberty and her stylized Native American headdress—stand in stark, dramatic contrast against deeply mirrored, reflective fields. This level of visual depth was achieved by carefully polishing the dies before striking, a labor-intensive process reserved exclusively for presentation pieces and elite collectors of the era.
Because the $3 gold denomination was officially abolished in 1889, these 129 Proofs represent the absolute terminal point of the series. Many early proofs were improperly handled, cleaned, or mishandled over the past century, meaning the survival rate of those that still retain untampered surfaces and strong cameo contrast at the Choice 64 level is exceptionally low.
For the modern portfolio, a PF64CAM strike perfectly bridges the gap between intrinsic gold value, severe absolute rarity, and undeniable eye appeal. It is a highly liquid, blue-chip asset that stands as a definitive monument to the end of a unique chapter in American monetary history.
| Additional Information | |
|---|---|
| COUNTRY | US |
| DENOMINATION | 3 DOLLAR |
| EdgeItemKey | 001-080-00614 |
| GRADE | PR64 |
| Inventory Type | Stock |
| MINT MARK | PHILLY |
| stone info | [] |
| Vendor Style Code | 1889 PROOF 3 DOLLAR GOLD PIECE MS64CAM |
| YEAR | 1889 |
