1873 3CS PR(PCGS#3724)

Winter 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6139

Grade

PR66

Price

3,600

Lot Description

1873 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. A gorgeous, wonderfully original specimen dressed in vivid target toning of antique gold, steel-blue and salmon-pink. The attractive color is enhanced by considerable reflectivity in the fields. The devices are sharply struck with rich satin luster and remain virtually pristine beneath a glass. The year 1873 proved to be the swan song for the silver three-cent piece. Struck only in Proof format, only 600 pieces were made before production for the denomination ended for good, all of which utilize the Close 3 logotype. This issue is highly prized as the last of its type and also for inclusion in 1873 date sets. The PCGS/CAC Proof-66 specimen offered here is finer than most and ranks as a numismatic treasure. PCGS Population: 16; 10 finer in this category (Proof-67 finest). CAC Population: 15; 5. PCGS# 3724. NGC ID: 27CJ. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.