September 15, 2003, Pre-Long Beach Sale - Coins, Sale 21

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Silver Three Cent Pieces

 
Lot 143        1851 Silver Three Cents. NGC graded MS-64. Nice original toning on both sides (Photo).
Estimate $225-250.
 
Lot 144        1851-O Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned and lustrous. Popular as on the only three-cent coin struck at the New Orleans mint. In an old green holder (Photo).
Estimate $325-350.
 
Lot 145        1852 Silver Three Cents. NGC graded MS-64. Toned on both sides, slightly darker on a portion of the obverse (Photo).
Estimate $300-350.
 
Lot 146        1853 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded MS-65. In an old green holder with light golden toning (Photo).
Estimate $500-550.
 
Lot 147        1862 Silver Three Cents. 2 over 1. NGC graded MS-61. A nice bright example (Photo).
Estimate $140-170.
 
Lot 148        1865 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 63. A nice, fresh white example housed in an old, green-label PCGS holder. Some credit should be given for the cameo contrast, none of which was mentioned back when this coin was graded (Photo).
Estimate $400-475.
 
Lot 149        1867 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 62. Medium even gray toning on both sides (Photo).
Estimate $240-260.
 
Lot 150        1871 Silver Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 64 PQ. Intense brilliance over lilac toned centers and indigo blue peripheries. A light mark on the center of the reverse precludes a higher grade, but the color should help raise the final bid. In an old NGC holder (Photo).
Estimate $500-550.