January 25-28, 2004, The Pre-Long Beach Coin & Currency Auction
Sale 23

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Three Cent Pieces

Silver Three Cent Pieces

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1474    1851-O. PCGS graded MS-60 PQ. Nice strike for the only "O" mint three-cent piece. Lovely blue and gold toning adds to its appeal. In an old green holder.
Estimated Value $225-275.
 

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1475    1851-O. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. A trifle softly struck, as are most examples of this only New Orleans minted denomination, with no signs of actual wear. Nice and frosty and lightly toned, thus our mantle of Premium Quality . A very scarce date and underrated in high grade. In a 1st generation holder.
Estimated Value $200-220.
 

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1476    1852. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck and frosty with pleasing natural mottled russet toning. In an older holder.
Estimated Value $225-250.
 

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1477    1852. NGC graded MS-64. A nice frosty mint specimen. In an older holder.
Estimated Value $225-250.
 
1478    1852, 1853, 1860 (2pcs) and 1861. Each EF-45. Inspection prior to bidding is recommended. Lot of 5 coins.
Estimated Value $190-210.
 

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1479    1859. PCGS graded Proof 62. Uniform midnight iridescent toning on both sides. Only 800 proofs minted. In an old green holder.
Estimated Value $250-300.
 

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1480    1860. ANACS graded Proof 61. Light handling marks on both sides are well concealed by the mottled multi-color toning.
Estimated Value $150-170.
 

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1481    1861. MS-65. Well struck with blue and gold toning. Accompanied by an NGC MS-65 tag.
Estimated Value $800-850.
 

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1482    1862. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. A frosty gem and boldly struck. The surfaces show no marks or scuffs.
Estimated Value $600-700.
 

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1483    1862. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck, frosty and lightly toned. In an old green holder.
Estimated Value $275-300.
 

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1484    1862. PCGS graded AU-58. Lovely antique blue toning on both sides.
Estimated Value $100-120.
 

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1485    1862, 2 over 1. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck and shimmering with frosty mint luster. In an old green holder.
Estimated Value $250-300.
 

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1486    1865. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. Boldly struck with some clash marks as made. The surfaces shimmer with proof-like luster, all lightly toned. In an old green holder.
Estimated Value $450-500.
 
1487    1867. Proof 63. A choice proof example with nice cameo contrast and delicately toned. A total of 625 proofs were struck for this low mintage date.
Estimated Value $300-325.
 

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1488    1868. PCGS graded Proof 63 PQ. This little jewel is a Premium Quality example with a vivid spectrum of colors. The obverse favors turquoise while the reverse exhibits gold, rose and electric blue. Only 600 proofs were made. In a 1st generation PCGS holder. Color photo.
Estimated Value $350-400.
 

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1489    1870. PCGS graded Proof 63. Lovely rainbow toning on the obverse.
Estimated Value $300-350.
 

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1490    1870. PCGS graded Proof 63. A shimmering proof specimen with delicate golden toning hugging the borders. A total of 1000 proofs made. In a 1st generation PCGS holder.
Estimated Value $300-350.
 

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1491    1871. PCGS graded Proof 65. A wonderful gem example exhibiting rich midnight blue iridescent toning on both sides. A total of 960 proofs were made. In an old green holder.
Estimated Value $850-950.
 

1872 Silver Three Cents

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1492    1872. NGC graded Proof 66 Ultra Cameo. A Gem, white example with intense cameo contrast on either side (even the legends have cameo frosting). Phenomenal condition and eye appeal. NGC has graded only 2 examples at this grade level and none finer!
Estimated Value $3,500-4,500.
 

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1493    1873. NGC graded Proof 64 PQ. A splendid example that definitely is of gem quality, thus our Premium Quality designation. The strike is full and the mirror surfaces exhibit excellent contrast. The toning is quite lovely, particularly the reverse which exhibits lilac surrounded by electric blue. Popular key-date as only 600 coins struck for the entire year. Color photo.
Estimated Value $800-900.
 

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1494    1873. PCGS graded Proof 63 PQ. A choice proof example with natural mottled pastel toning on both sides. Only 600 coins struck for this popular proof-only year. In an old green holder.
Estimated Value $700-800.