1853 3CS MS(PCGS#3667)

June 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1353

等级

MS67+

价格

245,723

详细说明

1853 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC. This is a breathtakingly beautiful Superb Gem that really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Both sides exhibit the loveliest target toning with concentric rings of vivid multicolored iridescence from the rims toward the centers. The obverse is toned throughout, while the halos of color frame a nearly brilliant center on the reverse. Satiny luster is as smooth and lively as the day the coin emerged from the dies. The first three years of the new silver three-cent piece saw the greatest numbers struck, along with the only issue struck at a branch mint. Initially the new silver three-cent pieces circulated widely and were indeed primarily used for postage stamps as was intended. Soon, the coin's small size proved to be its greatest weakness; they were frequently damaged or lost, plus they tended to discolor easily compared to the larger silver coins that included more silver. This earned the silver three-cent pieces the sobriquet of "fish scales" in common parlance. Production reached its zenith in 1852, and remained strong in 1853 with over 11 million struck. The 1853 issue is among the more available dates of the denomination, even in Mint State. A decent number of Choice pieces are known, as are coins at the MS-65 level, though above that grade this issue becomes more of a challenge. Superb Gem specimens are the exceptions and are eagerly sought. The gorgeous specimen offered here is among the finest certified for the issue, and it is actually tied for highest graded at PCGS. Here is a simply beautiful coin that would be just right for the finest type set. PCGS Population: 7; 0 finer. PCGS# 3667. NGC ID: 22Z2. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.