Three-Cent Piece, Silver, 1852, NGC MS 65 CAC

A well-struck example, with nearly full lines to the shield. With creamy, lustrous surfaces, pink gold toning, deepening to dark blues at the edges. Clearly struck from clashed dies, and the 5 of the date shows evidence of some re-punching.

Certificate number: 235074-001 (NGC 4 holder). NGC cites one hundred and ninety-four of comparable grade to this example, and only one hundred eleven finer. CAC records fifty-seven at this level. The collector’s notes indicate that when this specimen was certified the population at this grade was 46. (02-18)