1872 $3 J-1238, RB PR(PCGS#71510)

The Regency Auction 56

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

379

等级

PR64RB

价格

87,131

详细说明

A stunning virtually GEM quality $3 die trial struck in copper with a reeded edge. Listed as Rarity-7+, the dearth of appearances and grading events at PCGS and NGC, we are inclined to think it is closer to Rarity-8. Sets of off-metal strikes were sold to VIP collectors and important officials in the 1860s to the early 1880s, and not a "die trial" as listed in the Judd reference. Flashy mirrored fields gleam with a sensational brilliance when the light hits the surfaces. Purely original surfaces show off a wealth of original RED color that has just begun to "mellow" softly with an iridescent overlay of violet and orange-brown. The toning pattern of this GEM is clear enough to plate match to the sales listed below. The strike is crisp and full, the surfaces are incredibly clean and free of all but the tiniest of toning spots. The eye appeal is SUPERB! Ex New England Rare Coin Auctions' 1979 ANA Auction, August 1979, lot 1331; Jascha Heifetz Collection Sale, Superior, October 1989, lot 3366; purchased by our consignor's father in 1990, and has been in the same family holding with the J-1751 offered later in this sale ever since. Housed in the same NGC encapsulation as it was in the Heifetz sale. This impressive coin serves as the uspatterns.com plate coin. PCGS 0, NGC 1, CAC 1There is a NGC PR63 BN graded, a coin that sold for $7,800 over 3 years ago. This coin is obviously far nicer and is worth several multiples today. Seldom will you see a rarity like this offered coin an "off" metal. What a great opportunity that rarely presents itself! Good luck. Cert. Number 219963015 PCGS # 71510