1870 $3 MS(PCGS#7991)

1870 $3 MS (PCGS#7991)

The Regency Auction 30

详细说明: FROM THE SAND HILL COLLECTION. A fully Prooflike example from one of the most important cabinets of rare coins ever formed, Harry W. Bass, Jr. From an original mintage of only 3,500, this coin was clearly struck early on, and retains the full reflective texture to the fields. A wonderful two tone coloration, with rich orange-gold and accents of icy-blue that add to the eye appeal. Rotate the flashy surfaces in a light and the frosted, well struck devices stand out with nearly a cameo effect. Ex Bowers & Merena's Bass, Part II sale, October 1999, lot 687; earlier Superior, February 1973, lot 304. PCGS 49, NGC 89, CAC 19. There are just TWO graded AU58+, making this the ultimate example for the everyman collector. The other example sold back in March 2012 for $3,738. More recently we sold a regular AU58 PCGS/CAC for $3,408. RARE in Mint State, most examples are clustered in the MS61 and MS62 grades, and only one of those is CAC approved. The current Collector's Universe value is listed at $3,900 and we think this one will see bidding in excess of that amount. Good luck! Cert. Number 81804654 PCGS # 7991