1870 3C J-794, RB PR(PCGS#71037)

The March 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

7153

Grade

PR65

Price

5,750

Lot Description

1870 Pattern Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Judd-794, Pollock-881. Rarity-7+. Copper. Plain Edge. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. Regular die trials striking of the 1870 nickel three-cent piece. Deep rose-orange and golden tan surfaces with lively luster. Sold in complete off-metal sets by the Mint. Tied for finest RB example of the variety certified -- and one of just three of the J-794 variety certified by that firm, the other also RB.