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1855 3CS PR66 NGC....
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$20,700.00
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Description
Rare PR66 1855 Three Cent Silver
Ex: Pittman Collection
1855 3CS PR66 NGC. Ex: Pittman. Approximately 35 proofs are
extant today of this very rare issue. It is likely that all were
issued as part of the copper-silver proof sets of the year, which
suggests that perhaps 60 sets were originally produced. Proofs of
this issue show faint die file marks near STAT(ES O)F. The digits
in the date are prominently double-punched, with the original
numerals too low. Apparently the Mint had difficulty with other
proofs of this year, as well: The proof 1855 dime is also
prominently double-punched, and some of the half dollars are
overdates.The surfaces on this piece are deeply mirrored, with a light overlay of gray-rose toning on each side. Identifiable by a tiny curved lint mark to the left of the denomination and a short, straight one to the right. Among the finest examples known. Census: 5 in 66, 0 finer (6/10).
Ex: Will W. Neil Collection (B. Max Mehl, 6/1947), lot 1772, for $78.50; John Jay Pittman Collection, Part 1 (Akers, 10/1997), lot 405, where it brought $14,300; Trane Collection (Heritage, 1/2003), lot 5894.(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27C2, PCGS# 3702, Greysheet# 3652)
Weight: 0.75 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2010 August Boston, MA Signature & Platinum Night ANA Coin Auction #1143 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2010
11th-15th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
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