An amazing SUPERB GEM gold dollar. That a coin can survive in such a PRISTINE state of preservation always boggles our mind. We love these late date Type 3 gold dollars, but the 1880 is one of our favorites. This date began as a rarity, only 1,600 were struck for circulation, but some dealers and collectors had the foresight to save some, thankfully. This spectacular coin has deep, beaming, fully Prooflike luster that is broadcast all over the fields. The sharply struck devices are thickly frosted with a bold, creamy frost that imparts a wonderful CAMEO-like contrast against the deep mirror fields. Aside from some delicate toning and a few minor imperceptible mint made ticks, this coin is AS STRUCK! Virtually pristine and the eye appeal is simply STUNNING! PCGS 27, NGC 27, CAC 22. This coin sold for $11,750 in our March 2020 Regency Auction, but before that, one sold for $13,200 in March 2019. The CAC CPG and Collectors Universe values are listed at $12,600 and $12,500 respectively. VERY RARE finer, PCGS has graded 3 in MS68+ and a single (believe it or not) MS69 higher. Any MS68+ will cost double what an MS68 is, and the MS69 will cost more than double again. Bid accordingly. Cert. Number 25394236 PCGS # 7581.00