1871 3CS, DCAM PR(PCGS#93722)

The June 2013 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1113

Grade

PR66

Price

9,988

Lot Description

1871 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Secure Holder. This is the sole example of this Proof issue to be graded as Deep Cameo by PCGS, and it is truly a special coin indeed. The stark white-on-black contrast on both sides is far more pronounced than usually seen for this type. The motifs are reproduced with razor-sharp precision and the beautifully glassy fields and snow-white devices are pristine.