1865 3CN PR(PCGS#3761)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

298

Grade

PR66

Price

2,880

Lot Description

1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (NGC). This extraordinary 1865 nickel three-cent piece offers shades of gold, olive, and powder blue adorning each side. The fields are lightly reflective, contrasting with the satiny design elements across each side. It is well defined and free from observable imperfections. This piece is one of an estimated 500+ Proofs struck in the first year of the nickel three-cent denomination, and it is the lowest Proof production run of the design type. Just three coins have been certified finer by NGC in this category. NGC Census: 11; 3 finer. PCGS# 3761. NGC ID: 275K. Click here for certification details from NGC.