1880 GOLD G$1, TYPE 3 PCGS PR66+ Deep Cameo CAC

This PCGS PR66+DCAM 1880 Gold gold dollar, Type 3 is a Gem Proof Deep Cameo coin distinguished by mirrored fields and contrasting frosted devices. Small-format gold issues place unusual emphasis on surface preservation, strike, and originality because the fields reveal handling quickly. From a scarcity standpoint, the issue is notable: only 36 were struck, and just a single coin has been graded higher by PCGS. Proof specialists will focus on the depth of the fields, device contrast, and the intact character of the surfaces. The coin should speak most strongly to collectors who prize originality, accurate attribution, and superior preservation.