Three-Cent Piece, Silver, 1861, NGC MS 65 CAC

A generally well struck example from clashed dies, but with some weakness at the top of the star. Attractively mottled tones of blue, purple and gold.

Certificate number: 173922-001 (NGC 4 holder). NGC cites one hundred and sixteen so-graded and a similar number finer, six in MS 68 the finest. CAC cites twenty-one at this level, and none finer than MS 67. The collector’s notes indicate that when this specimen was certified the population at this grade was 35. (02-18)