1854 3CS PR(PCGS#3701)

The Regency Auction 30

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

35

Grade

PR63

Price

15,275

Lot Description

For collectors of Proof three cent silvers, you know how nearly impossible it is to find pre-1858 examples; the 1854 is one of the RAREST dates, with an estimated mintage of a mere 30 pieces. Evenly toned in a delicate silver-dove-pewter overtone with touches of pleasing pale blue and rose gold iridescent toning. The fields show a glassy/watery reflection under the toning that does have a flashy vivacity when viewed under a light. Close inspection with a strong glass shows a few light lines mixed in with the raised die polish lines (as made). The devices are razor sharp in definition and this important rarity has a bold look. PCGS 5, NGC 0, CAC 2. There has not been one sold since the 2015 ANA auction, a coin with very dappled, multicolored toning that realized only $6,463. We say only because prior to that one brought $15,275 in September 2012 and another brought $9,200 in March 2011. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $10,000 and keep in mind that a PCGS/CAC PR64 sold in the 2017 ANA Auction for $21,150. This coin is bound for a special set of Proof 3CS, and this is, for the specialist collector, an opportunity NOT to be taken for granted! Cert. Number 36063118 PCGS # 3701