FROM THE OAK COLLECTION With just 500 struck, the 1881 three has the distinction of having one of the lowest mintages for any coin produced for circulation in the entire cannon of American numismatics. Luckily for collectors today, some far sighted collectors saved a small number in Mint State, but none are graded Both sides of this CHOICE 1881 $3 are graced by fully Prooflike mirrors that have no major impairments. Only with a strong glass can you see a few scattered light lines-no real ticks or hits. The luster is strong and does bring out the beautiful original yellow gold color. There are NO spots or discolorations. Miss Liberty and the details are exceptionally struck. The eye appeal is fantastic! PCGS 12, NGC 8, CAC 4. This is the only MS63+ graded at either service, and PCGS has graded just seven finer. The only PCGS/CAC MS63 to sell (no "+") realized $19,950 back in the 2009 FUN Auction! Today, in MS63+ the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $27,500 and in November 2021 an NGC MS64 CAC sold for $45,600! This beautiful CHOICE coin will be strongly contested by bidders when it crosses the block! Cert. Number 39413411 PCGS # 8003