Lot 144
1858 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 65. A stunning gem that is bluish steel gray in color on the obverse, with pinkish rose hues on the reverse. Note the streaks on the planchet, this is from the rolling mill at that Mint or perhaps the dies were not polished up properly, either way, the lines on the obverse are from the Mint and are obviously not some post minting detriment. PCGS has graded only 15 this high, with 5 graded higher of this date. PCGS further guesses that the mintage was approximately 100 coins in Proof, most of which are in much lower grades. If you demand a gem, then check this one out.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
Purchased by Dr. Benson on March 30, 1946 from Ira S. Reed for $7.75.
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| Realized $5,750 |
