Three Cent Silver
1869 3CS MS64 PCGS. Remarkably well struck for the type, with clearly defined devices and none of the frequently-seen clash marks. Electric-blue and olive patina occurs on each side, mainly near the edges. A few wispy field marks limit the grade. Population: 16 in 64, 12 finer (10/16).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 2/2009), lot 625.