1868 3C J-616, RB PR(PCGS#70829)

1868 3C J-616, RB PR (PCGS#70829)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1868 Pattern Three Cents. Judd-616, Pollock-682. Rarity-6+. Copper. Plain Edge. Proof-64 RB (PCGS). Obv:Similar to that used to strike regular issue 1868 nickel three-cent pieces, although set in a wide border. The date is expressed in small numerals. Rev:The Roman numeral III is surrounded by a wreath of corn, cotton, wheat and tobacco that is very similar to that used for the Flying Eagle cent. Coin die alignment. Handsome tan-apricot surfaces are sharply struck with appreciably reflective fields. A few minor carbon spots at and near the lower obverse border are all that seem to preclude a full Gem rating. Examples of this type were distributed as part of pattern Proof sets along with one cent and nickel five-cent pieces featuring a similar obverse design. Copper impressions, as here, are rare with the uspatterns.comwebsite accounting for only about half a dozen known. PCGS Population: 7; 1 finer in this category (Proof-65 RB). PCGS# 70829. NGC ID: 29N8. Click here for certification details from PCGS.