Three-Cent Piece, Silver, 1857, NGC MS 65 CAC

Lustrous and deeply toned in hues of gold, green and purple. Unevenly struck at the peripheries, and with obverse and reverse evidence of die clashing, which is not unusual for the denomination. A lovely example.

Certificate number: 175477-001 (NGC 4 holder). NGC cites thirty-four of comparable grade to this example, and fifteen finer, MS 67 the finest. CAC cites eight at this level, and ten finer, two MS 67 the finest. The collector’s notes indicate that when this specimen was certified the population at this grade was 17. (02-18)