1855 3CS Doubled Date. MS64 Prooflike NGC. Breen-2920. The presently offered example constitutes a vexing conundrum for the...

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Prooflike (Proof?) 1855 Silver Three Cent Piece

1855 3CS Doubled Date. MS64 Prooflike NGC. Breen-2920. The presently offered example constitutes a vexing conundrum for the numismatist: was it made as a proof or is it simply a prooflike business strike? There would probably be no consensus among experienced numismatists. Those supporting a proof attribution would emphasize the mirror fields and cameo contrast as mentioned above; those favoring a prooflike attribution would point to softness at the base of the date and the flatness of some of the peripheral reverse stars. Lamentably, this is just one of many numismatic questions that will probably never be resolved to everyone's satisfaction. A handsome example toned in intermingled hues of blue and gold. The fields are reflective and the devices show substantial cameo contrast. Despite the considerable peripheral weakness that flattens the lower part of the date, considerable doubling is visible, more than is seen on most business strike examples of this date. Jules Reiver included this as part of his collection of proof three-cent silver pieces.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22Z4, PCGS# 3671, Greysheet# 3622)

Weight: 0.75 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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