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Appealing Gem 1870 Three Cent Silver

1870 3CS MS65 NGC. Rich blue-green and gold-orange shadings mingle over each side of this well struck Gem. Soft but pleasing luster filters through the patina. An unusual and desirable piece, since it is a post-Civil War business strike three cent silver that escaped melting in 1873. Census: 9 in 65, 7 finer (8/09).(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 22ZL, PCGS# 3691, GSID# 3637)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 0.75 grams
ASW: 0.0217oz
Mintage: 3,000


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Auction Dates
September, 2009
10th-13th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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