1863 3CS PR(PCGS#3712)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Commissaire-priseur

Stack's Bowers

Numéro du lot

2081

Grade

PR66

Prix

5 040

Description du lot

1863 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. This wonderfully original specimen exhibits blended charcoal-blue and olive-copper patina on the obverse, with dominant steel-blue on the reverse yielding to olive-gold and salmon-pink in the center. Highly reflective, the surfaces are sharply struck, expertly preserved and supremely attractive. Among the finest certified from a mintage of just 460 Proofs for this challenging Civil War era date, and sure to see spirited bidding from discerning numismatists. Provenance: From the Bimyway Collection. Earlier ex Little Silver Collection. PCGS Population: 17; 3 finer in this category (all Proof-66+). PCGS# 3712. NGC ID: 22ZP. 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.