FROM THE OAK COLLECTION Only 1,000 $3 gold pieces were struck for circulation and this near-GEM is a very high end example for the assigned grade. While we make no guarantees, we think this coin will one day get a "+" upon resubmission. This is a lovely, essentially GEM quality coin. To the naked eye all looks perfect and at first glance, this coin looks like a Proof. Indeed, the fully Prooflike mirrors beam boldly from all over with great depth and clarity. Both sides are a flaming deep original orange gold color. There are NO spots or discolorations. Only the most microscopic cuts can be detected with a glass. We grade the reverse a full MS65. Miss Liberty and the details are thickly frosted and sharply struck. The eye appeal is crazy delicious awesome! Ex Tribeca Collection, Heritage, August 2017, lot 4116; Pug Collection, Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 2019, lot 517; Crescent City Numismatics; Oak Collection. PCGS 19, NGC 6, CAC 5. This was the most recent example to sell in auction, realizing just shy of $20,000 three years ago. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $20,200 and the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $25,000. Only eight coins are graded finer at PCGS and there is only a single CAC-approved NGC coin finer. This fabulous coin is bound for a great set and very strong bidding! Good luck. Cert. Number 5957248 PCGS # 8006