1868 3C J-616, RB PR(PCGS#70829)

The Regency Auction 26

Auctioneer

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

Lot Number

784

Grade

PR64RB

Price

1,704

Lot Description

FROM THE STEVEN COOK COLLECTION OF PATTERNS, PART 1. R-6+ (13-20 minted). Similar design to regular issue 3 cent nickel but the reverse has an agricultural wreath (similar to $3 gold), as opposed to the laurel wreath on the issued coins. Struck in copper with a plain edge. Nicely mirrored fields show off a wealth of original red and gently mellowing down with a gentle iridescent overtone. Sharply struck, this coin would be GEM were it not for some teeny flecks and a microscopic mark or two. PCGS 6, NGC 0. The last one to sell realized $2,233 in June 2017. The only other one sold this DECADE realized $4,025 in the 2011 FUN auction. The current Collector's Universe value is listed at $3,000. Another great pattern 3CN that would augment a high end collection of that obsolete denomination! Cert. Number 24461400 PCGS # 70829