1872 3CS PR(PCGS#3723)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4043

Grade

PR66

Price

3,840

Lot Description

1872 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS). Blended bronze and steel-olive iridescence on the obverse contrasts with bolder pewter-gray and steel-blue reverse toning. Boldly to sharply struck with outstanding surface preservation. The penultimate Proof in the silver three-cent series, the 1872 has a generous mintage of 950 pieces. Survivors are among the most frequently encountered of their type in today's market, although we caution bidders that few are as carefully preserved and attractively original as this premium quality Gem. Provenance: From the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911. PCGS Population: 21; 10 finer in this category (Proof-68+ finest). To view all items from the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. To view supplemental information pertaining to the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. PCGS# 3723. NGC ID: 27CH. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.