1852 3CS DDR FS-801 MS(PCGS#38576)

The August 2010 Boston Rarities Sale

Auctioneer

Bowers & Merena

Lot Number

257

Grade

MS62

Price

575

Lot Description

1852 Silver Three-Cent Piece. FS-801 (FS-002.5). Doubled Die Reverse. MS-62 (PCGS). The only major Doubled Die variety in the Silver Three-Cent series, FS-801 is attributable by looking at the lower curve of the reverse C device and the adjacent stars. Silver-gray obverse toning with a splash of olive-gold iridescence, the reverse is more warmly patinated in a reddish-gray hue. Both sides are free of individually distracting abrasions, leaving it to slightly muted luster to explain the BU grade.