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1858 Three Cent Silver, PR65
Razor-Sharp Detail Throughout

1858 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. Cobalt-blue and soft magenta compete for territory on the obverse of this Gem proof, and cobalt-blue gravitates to the reverse border, framing a magenta center. Both colors exhibit deeper hues on the reverse than on the obverse. Razor-sharp detail appears on the design elements, including the horizontal and vertical lines in the shield, the shield border, the star outlines, and the lines on the star radiating from the shield. The reverse elements are likewise crisp. This sharp design detail is significant because Type Two three cent silver pieces frequently exhibit an uneven strike. Impeccably preserved surfaces accentuate the coin's eye appeal, aptly recognized by CAC.

Population Data (8/15): PCGS reports 20 Gem proofs and 15 finer. NGC shows 20 in PR65 and 24 finer. This is one of six in this grade with the CAC green approval.

Heritage Commentary: The Mint first began advertising proof sets for sale in 1858. The 2016 Guide Book reports the production of 210 three cent silver proofs in this year, the lowest mintage so indicated for the entire series.

Provenance: Milas Sale (Stack's, 5/1995), lot 60.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27C5, PCGS# 3705, GSID# 3661)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 0.75 grams
ASW: 0.0217oz
Mintage: 210

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