1862 3CS PR (PCGS#3711)
The January 2012 Americana Sale
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 8373
- 等级
- PR66+
- 价格
- 24,316
- 详细说明
- 1862 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66+ (PCGS). Stunning and impressive Condition Census quality for this Civil War era issue, this dreamy proof trime reveals a vibrant, uniformly mirrored finish as the surfaces rotate under a light. Both sides are also bathed in wonderfully original toning, the obverse with a target-like distribution to golden-copper, cobalt blue, steel gray and pale pink iridescence. The equally desirable reverse is awash in blended steel gray and antique gold iridescence. Fully struck over all devices, which features also exhibit a trace of light mint frost that is suggestive of a modest cameo finish.<br />
With the War Between the States entering its first full year in 1862, contemporary collectors living in the North obviously had many issues to distract their attention away from coins. It is little wonder that the Philadelphia Mint's mintage for proof silver three-cent pieces dropped to just 550 pieces in 1862 after both 1860 and 1861 witnessed record deliveries of 1,000 coins per year. What is truly remarkable, on the other hand, is that the present Superb Gem not only managed to survive the chaotic social and economic conditions of the early 1860s, but that it did so with such expertly preserved, virtually pristine surfaces. One of the finest proofs of the<em> type</em> that we have handed in recent sales, and sure to command the respect of discerning bidders.
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