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

Spring 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8166

Grade

PR65RB

Price

3,600

Lot Description

<strong>Obv:</strong> 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. <strong>Rev:</strong> 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 copper-rose surfaces also reveal blushes of blue-gray peripheral toning when the coin dips into direct lighting. 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 <em>uspatterns.com</em> website accounting for only about half a dozen known.