1871 3C J-1047, RB PR(PCGS#71306)
1871 3C J-1047, RB PR (PCGS#71306)
September 2005 Pre-Long Beach Auction #32
- Auctioneer
- Goldberg Auctioneers
- Lot Number
- 2304
- Grade
- PR63RB
- Price
- 6,613
- Lot Description
- Lot 2304 1871 Pattern Three Cents. Copper, plain edge.PCGS graded Proof 63 Red & Brown.Old green label. Pop 1; 2 in 64RB. A total of 3 graded by PCGS in RB. Obverse and reverse: The dies used to coin regular-issue Proof coins this year.As you can see by the color photographs, this attractive copper planchet Proof has delightful shades of deep pastels from magenta to sea green with blue iridescence. The few light toning streaks and spotting are likely the only things limiting the grade to below Proof 64 or 65. Razor-sharp throughout (PCGS # 71306) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.