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Lavishly Toned 1862 Three Cent Silver PR66

1862 3CS PR66 PCGS. Rose-red, gold, and ocean-blue endow this prominently mirrored and razor-sharp Premium Gem. Perfection is denied by the infrequent tiny lintmark (as made) on the reverse field. In a first generation holder. A scant 550 proofs were struck for this Civil War date. At the time of its 1989 auction appearance, the present piece was the single finest PCGS-certified. Population: 10 in 66, 1 finer (4/08).
Ex: Jascha Heifetz Collection (Superior, 10/1989), lot 3441.
From The Silbermünzen Collection.
(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27C9, PCGS# 3711, GSID# 3673)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 0.75 grams
ASW: 0.0217oz
Mintage: 550


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
May-Jun, 2008
28th-2nd Wednesday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 16
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on May 29, 2008 for: $5,750.00
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