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1859 Three Cent Silver, PR66 Cameo
Attractive Olive, Gold, and Russet Tones

1859 3CS PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. This first-year Type Three specimen (800 proofs minted in 1859) has a single line around the hexagonal star. Variegated olive, russet, and golden tones are the primary hues on each side with daubs of cobalt-blue near the rims. Overt cameo contrast between the frosty devices and mirrorlike fields occurs throughout. All Cameo representatives are rare, but they are extremely rare in this high grade. Population: 3 in 66 (1 in 66+) Cameo, 0 finer (7/15).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27C6, PCGS# 83708, GSID# 3665)

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


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2015
12th-16th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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Sold on Aug 12, 2015 for: $4,700.00
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