1859 3CS MS(PCGS#3677)

1859 3CS MS (PCGS#3677)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: 1859 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-66 (PCGS). Really a lovely example, the surfaces are dressed in vivid iridescent toning of antique gold, steel-olive, medium rose and cobalt blue. Areas of brilliance persist on the obverse, both sides with a full quota of satiny luster supporting the toning. Boldly struck. The 1859 is the first circulation strike issue of the Type III silver three-cent piece. The metallic composition and design are identical to those on the Type II trime except for the removal of one of the extra outlines to the obverse star. Walter Breen (1988) speculates that this minor design change was made to extend working die life and otherwise ease the Mint's burden in producing these coins. The 1859 is one of the most popular type candidates of this new design, and the present Gem would serve well in this capacity in a high quality set. Provenance: From the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911. PCGS Population: 24; 10 finer (MS-68 finest). To view all items from the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. To view supplemental information pertaining to the Collection of James Allaire Millholland, 1842-1911 click here. PCGS# 3677. NGC ID: 22Z8. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.