1868 3CS MS(PCGS#3688)

The Regency Auction 33

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

91

Grade

MS66

Price

27,025

Lot Description

Well hello there! What do we have here? This is an amazing example of a "stopper" date in the series. Ridiculously clean and smooth surfaces do not disappoint, even if you are looking with a powerful glass. The mint luster and surface definitions are helped by prooflike mirrors (no imagination needed). We think the only thing holding the coin from grading MS67 is a bit of deeper irregular toning on the obverse. Both sides are toned. The obverse has a totally natural mix of deeper olive/gold/purple blue colors that are all over. The reverse has a dramatic mix of reddish gold/violet/blue/green original flaming colors. Every detail is sharply struck. The eye appeal is fabulous! PCGS 5, NGC 2, CAC 6. The last PCGS CAC 1868 MS66 to sell brought $30,550 back in June 2017. The current Collectors Universe Value is about where it should be: $40,000. If you are building a top GEM set, this is the coin you want! Opportunity knocks loud here! Cert. Number 35355289 PCGS # 003688