1862 $3 MS(PCGS#7983)

The Regency Auction 42

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

10

等级

MS65

价格

238,518

详细说明

THE BIGMO CIVIL WAR COLLECTION PART II One of the FINEST KNOWN examples from this popular Civil War date. Only 5,750 were struck, all delivered on February 6. That same day, General Ulysses S. Grant captured Fort Henry, securing his first major victory and along with his capture of Fort Donaldson earned him his nickname "Unconditional Surrender Grant." The 1862 $3 is an under appreciated rarity, David Akers saying it was the "most underrated three dollar gold piece in choice uncirculated condition in the 1860s." What a superior coin! This coins as good as it gets for a MS65! The surfaces are virtually SUPERB GEM. There is a small touch of chatter on the obverse. You also have Mint made die cracks and striations. Neither is considered a negative. A full glowing luster beams from all over. Both sides are a GEM original orange gold/gold colors. There are NO spots or discolorations. Miss Liberty and the details are sharply struck and are loaded with thick frost. The eye appeal is terrific! History texts generally focus on the military aspects of the Civil War. Many folks forget that in addition to leading the military engagements and being actively involved in breaking the rebellion, Lincoln and his government knew that to win the war, slavery would have to end. However, for the slave holding states, slave labor was the backbone of the economy. To this end, on April 10, 1862, Congress approved Lincoln’s plan to offer financial assistance to states that were willing to begin the abolition of slavery. Two months later, on June 19, Lincoln signed a law that prohibited slavery in the western territories. On July 22, Lincoln proposes and presents to his cabinet for review, the Emancipation Proclamation. PCGS 5, NGC 2, CAC 3. There are possibly only 2 pieces finer. This is one that sold in February 2015 for a near record $44,063. The current CAC CPG value is $46,600. For sure this is not a date or grade you see offered in any frequency. Cert. Number 50080342 PCGS # 7983.00