1868 3C J-615 PR(PCGS#60827)

1868 3C J-615 PR (PCGS#60827)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1868 Pattern Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Judd-615, Pollock-680. Rarity-5. Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-64 (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. A brilliant and highly reflective specimen with traces of tan patina in the fields. The devices smartly impressed and lightly frosted in finish. 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. Only 12 coins have been graded finer by PCGS in this category. Provenance: Ex Bowers and Ruddy Galleries, privately circa 1980. PCGS Population: 8; 12 finer. PCGS# 60827. NGC ID: 29N7. 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.