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1857 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC....
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Description
1857 Three Cent Silver, PR65
Probably Fewer Than 75 Proofs Extant
1857 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. This elusive Type Two three cent
silver proof was struck the year before the Mint began regular
sales of proof sets to collectors. An unknown quantity was struck,
but probably fewer than 75 specimens are known. Soft blue-violet
patina dominates the obverse and is joined by orange-gold and beige
hues on the reverse. This piece displays great overall eye appeal.
Three minute marks appear on the lower part of the last stand of
the III in the denomination. Population: 10 in 65 (1 in 65+), 5
finer. CAC: 14 in 65, 2 finer (2/19).Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2013), lot 3288; Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2013), lot 4142, where it brought $11,162.50.(Registry values: N4719)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27C4, PCGS# 3704, Greysheet# 3658)
Weight: 0.75 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2019 April 25 - 28 Central States (CSNS) US Coins Signature Auction - Chicago #1294 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2019
25th-28th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 13
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