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1856 Three Cent Silver, Elusive PR65
Seldom-Seen Type Two Proof

1856 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. Scattered glints of copper-orange appear on both sides with the obverse adding pale bluish-gray and amber-gold patina to beautiful effect. Generous luster percolates up through the moderate toning. This lovely Gem is among the short-lived Type Two coins -- those showing two outlines to the central star -- struck only from 1854 through 1858. There are few marks for the grade visible on this coin, with a small, curving lintmark in the upper-right obverse, below O(F), the most reliable pedigree identifier. PCGS reports only six submissions in this grade with two finer, both PR66 (12/14).(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27C3, PCGS# 3703, Greysheet# 3655)

Weight: 0.75 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2015
7th-12th Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 15
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 7, 2015 for: $12,925.00
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