1870 3CS MS(PCGS#3691)

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1026

Grade

MS66

Price

4,994

Lot Description

1870 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-66 PL (NGC). A sharply struck and aesthetically appealing Gem of the date with boldly frosted motifs and deeply mirrored fields. Top of 1 in date repunched. Only 3,000 examples of the date were struck for intended circulation. Choice for the grade. Tied for finest certified within the PL designation by NGC.NGC Census: 9; none finer. Just two of the 9 MS-66 pieces are designated PL. PCGS# 3691. NGC Census: 9; none finer. Just two of the 9 MS-66 pieces are designated PL.