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1879 Three Cent Nickel, PR68
Flashy, Among the Finest Certified

1879 3CN PR68 NGC. Struck from Breen's "third die" on the obverse, paired with the reverse die of 1880 with the disconnected ribbon and leaves. The obverse is delicately toned ice-blue and apricot, while the reverse has light but uniform sun-gold patina. An unabraded, exquisitely struck, and virtually carbon-free specimen that has a satiny obverse and a flashy reverse. Census: 6 in 68 (1 in 68 ), 0 finer (12/14).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 275Z, PCGS# 3775, Greysheet# 2832)

Weight: 1.94 grams

Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2015
7th-12th Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
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Sold on Jan 7, 2015 for: $2,820.00
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