Three-Cent Piece, Silver, 1867, NGC MS 65 CAC

An exceptionally fine example of a date which is rare as a business strike. The toning on both sides is of electric intensity, with mottled magentas, sea-greens, and pale purple the predominant hues. Well struck, with a minuscule mark or two noticeable under ten power magnification. One of the finest known.

Certificate number: 208806-004 (NGC 4 holder). NGC cites seven so-graded, and only four finer, one in MS 67+ the finest. CAC cites two at this level, and nine finer. The collector’s notes indicate that when this specimen was certified the population at this grade was 3. (02-18)