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  SpecimensAn example is this unique 1873 Closed 3 Five Dollar gold piece that was certified by NGC as a Specimen strike. It is the only such piece certified by either PCGS or NGC. It has the visual characteristics of a highly contrasted cameo proof, yet was struck from circulation dies. This unique 1873 $5 Closed 3 Specimen strike has an experimental finish and is a hybrid between a proof and a mint state coin. This specimen strike was from specially prepared mint state dies that created a specimen with the appearance of a proof.   |
