1871 $3 J-1167, BN PR(PCGS#61429)

1871 $3 J-1167, BN PR (PCGS#61429)

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详细说明: A very RARE R-7+ pattern, with less than six examples known in all grades. A die trial strike in copper from regular dies with a reeded edge. Very reflective, deeply toned fields gleam in the light. The sharply struck devices are frosty and especially on the obverse stand out with a wonderful contrast. The obverse surfaces are richly toned with a deep blue-green that dominates with some hints of rose and olive hues, that can be seen from 6:00 to 9:00 on the obverse as you twirl the coin in a light. The reverse has a steely brown with accents of soft rose and blue. The eye appeal is very nice and this is the only example in this grade ever sold. Off-metal striking of gold coins was done in copper, aluminum, and nickel in 1871, and while the literature lists them as "die trials" they were struck for well connected collectors and sold individually, as well as in sets. Today, in all grades, PCGS has graded six J-1167s. PCGS 1, NGC 0. This coin has not been sold since May 2012. Prior to that auction, it was a part of the Richard Jewell Collection, sold in the 2011 ANA auction for $9,400. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $9,000 and every other example is graded in the RB category. We sold the second finest in our May 2017 auction for $18,213. This is a VERY RARE pattern $3, and worthy of any important holding of patterns or $3 gold. We anticipate strong bidding for sure! Cert. Number 21530180 PCGS # 61429