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1872 $3 MS64 NGC. CAC....
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Description
1872 Three Dollar, MS64
Rarely Seen, Low-Mintage Date
1872 $3 MS64 NGC. CAC. Only 2,000 strikes were made for
circulation of the 1872 three dollar, the denomination having
already outlived its usefulness in commerce--if indeed it ever was
useful. Bowers and Winter estimate that between 150 and 215 pieces
are known today in all grades, but a mere 20 to 30 examples are
extant in Mint State, the finest of which is a single MS65.In the 1960s Walter Breen made a study of the three dollar series, and he noted the existence of two dies for business strikes and one for proofs. The strikes for circulation he separated into two groups:
1. On the first die pairing, he noted that on the obverse there are outlines around ITED and AMERI. The reverse is the same as the proof die with the date slanting slightly down to the right.
2. The second die pairing shows no outlining around ITED and AMERI. The reverse is different with the date
Bowers and Winter note that high-grade strikes for circulation always show die striations, particularly on the reverse, and of course, with such a low mintage, prooflike examples are often seen. This highly reflective example shows the expected die striations. Each side has rich reddish-gold color, and the devices display enough frost that a case can be made for cameo contrast. The strike is a bit soft over the high points, and the only mark of note is a long, thin, looping strike-through on the lower reverse. Census: 4 in 64, 0 finer (11/10).
From The Henry Miller Collection.(Registry values: N4719)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25MV, PCGS# 7994, Greysheet# 8645)
Weight: 5.02 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2011 January Tampa FUN Signature & Platinum Night US Coin Auction #1151 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2011
5th-9th
Wednesday-Sunday
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