1869/'8' 3CS PR(PCGS#3719)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2199

Grade

PR64

Price

1,200

Lot Description

Walter Breen called this particular variety an overdate in his 1988 <em>Encyclopedia</em>, where he credited its discovery to Don Taxay circa 1962. More recent research by Kevin Flynn, however, suggests that the final digit in the date is repunched, hence the 1869/'8' designation on the PCGS holder. Only 600 Proofs (and just 4,500 circulation strikes) were struck making this a very difficult date to source. Iridescent undertones of antique gold and lilac-blue come to life as otherwise steely-charcoal surfaces dip into a light. Fully struck, this example makes a strong impression on the viewer.