1863 3C Three Cents, Judd-320, Pollock-385, High R.7, PR65+ Cameo PCGS. CAC....

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1863 Three Cent in Aluminum
Judd-320, PR65+ Cameo
Ex: Simpson

1863 3C Three Cents, Judd-320, Pollock-385, High R.7, PR65+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. Ex: Simpson. This rare pattern is approximately the diameter of a large cent, and, in fact, the portrait is from a Mature Head device punch. Thirteen stars surrounding the border are reminiscent of the obsolete denomination, last coined in 1857. The reverse recalls the as-issued 1864 two cent piece, although the denomination is designated as 3 CENTS within a small wreath, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA completing the statutory legends. Struck in aluminum with a plain edge. A brilliant Gem with darkly reflective fields and frosty high points. The reverse border shows occasional granularity. While dozens are known in copper, this is one of only five examples traced in aluminum, per Teichman's Photo File, with one example perhaps forever in the Connecticut State Library.
Ex: Rarities Sale (Bowers and Merena, 1/1997), lot 415; Important Selections from The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part III / FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2021), lot 3096.
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Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 29EY, PCGS# 535035, Greysheet# 377853)

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