1850 3CS J-125 PR(PCGS#11536)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

9531

Grade

PR64

Price

3,240

Lot Description

1850 Pattern Trime. Judd-125, Pollock-147. Rarity-4. Silver. Plain Edge. Proof-64 (NGC). CAC. Obv:A liberty cap is surrounded by a glory of rays with the date 1850 below. The word LIBERTY is inscribed on the band of the cap. Rev:A coiled palm frond encircles a Roman numeral III with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the border. Semi-reflective fields support frosty devices on both sides of this warmly toned, pewter and olive-gray specimen. This popular silver three-cent pattern was struck from dies executed by Franklin Peale using designs attributed to James Barton Longacre. Provenance: From Heritage's sale of the Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure Collection, June 2016 Long Beach Signature Auction, lot 5183. NGC Census: 7; 9 finer (Proof-66 finest). CAC Population: 8; 1. PCGS# 11536. NGC ID: 298G. Click here for certification details from NGC. Additional image by NGC Photo Vision. Learn more at NGCcoin.com