1865 3CN, CAM PR(PCGS#83761)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4034

Grade

PR67

Price

11,750

Lot Description

Splendid Superb Gem Cameo Proof 1865 Three-Cent Nickel 1865 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-67 Cameo (NGC). Among Proof nickel three-cent pieces the 1865 is the rarest of all issues. These were not released until the summer of that year, by which time many if not most people had ordered Proof sets lacking this denominations. The present coin, in superb Gem presentation, is indeed a find for the advanced connoisseur. Offered is a generally bright coin, brilliant and flashy with a pale dusting of yellow-peach toning in areas. Repunched date to the west as usually seen on this issue in Proof. It is free of specks or spots, and is as well preserved as any of this date. Tied with three others as the finest seen by NGC in the Cameo designation. Numismatic Reflections by Q. David Bowers I have always considered the Proof 1865 nickel three-cent piece to be quite special, one of only about 500 or so struck. This Ultra Gem is far finer than those typically seen. PCGS# 83761. NGC Census: 4; none finer within the Cameo designation.