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1865 Three Cent Silver, PR66
Contrasted Gunmetal Gray/Blue Patina

1865 3CS PR66 NGC. Rich, gunmetal-gray and blue toning covers both sides of this contrasted proof three cent silver, an appropriate patina for this scarce Civil War era issue. Just 500 proof silver trimes were minted. All silver and gold coins were hoarded in 1865, leading to the introduction of the nickel three-cent coins during the year. A nicely mirrored example with frosted, fully-struck devices, scarce in Premium Gem condition. Census: 18 in 66, 7 finer (9/14).(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 27CB, PCGS# 3715, GSID# 3682)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 0.75 grams
ASW: 0.0217oz
Mintage: 500


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Auction Dates
November, 2014
6th-10th Thursday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 10
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