1852 3CS MS (PCGS#3666)
The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 4040
- 等级
- MS66+
- 价格
- 13,238
- 详细说明
- 1852 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-66+ (PCGS).
This virtually pristine premium Gem comes highly recommended for inclusion in the finest numismatic cabinet, be it a type set or a specialized collection of silver three-cent pieces. Bathed in full, vibrant, satin to softly frosted luster, both sides are as smooth and inviting as we have seen in a three-cent silver of any date in recent memory. The outward appearance is one of silver-white brilliance, although closer inspection does reveal subtle gold and apricot highlights that are highly attractive. Boldly struck, expertly preserved, and sure to sell for a very strong bid.
Authorized by the Act of March 3, 1851, the silver three-cent piece entered its second year of production in 1852 with a delivery of 18,663,500 pieces from the Philadelphia Mint -- the highest yearly total achieved for the type. The success of this denomination in circulation was at its peak during the early 1850s, where the Type I examples of reduced silver composition (75% silver, 25% copper, as opposed to standard silver alloy of 90% silver, 10% copper) were eagerly sought as replacements for old tenor half dimes, dimes, quarters and half dollars withdrawn from circulation due to rising silver prices. After another substantial mintage in 1853 (11.4 million pieces), however, the usefulness of the silver three-cent piece began to wane, and yearly mintages for circulation fell off accordingly. The Act of February 21, 1853 reduced the weight of most other silver denominations, thereby allowing them to circulate freely once again. This development, by extension, sharply reduced contemporary demand for the three-cent silver. The denomination would solider on through 1873, nonetheless, the post-1853 examples changed to the standard alloy of 90% silver, 10% copper and featuring either the Type II or Three II design. For collectors seeking just one piece to represent this denomination in a type set, however, the Type I issues of 1851 to 1853 hold the most appeal. Produced during the heyday of this denomination, and accounting for the majority of three-cent silvers extant, these early issues are understandably popular among collectors of both circulated and Mint State coins. For those in the latter category, and especially those demanding the utmost in technical quality and eye appeal, we can think of no finer representative of the denomination than this beautiful premium Gem 1852.
PCGS Population: 12; 36 finer (MS-68 finest).
PCGS# 3666. NGC ID: 22YZ.
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