Three Cent Nickels
1866 3CN MS66+ PCGS. CAC. This high-end Premium Gem is vibrant, lustrous, and surprisingly well-struck despite heavy die clashing on both sides. The frosty surfaces retain their radiant eye appeal despite several radial die cracks and flowlines from the deteriorated dies. We note a large reverse die chip above the denomination and the resulting cauliflowerlike lump atop the first numeral. A brilliant coin that is as interesting for its die state as it is for the obvious quality, CAC-endorsed and Plus-graded by PCGS. Population: 9 in 66+, 3 finer. CAC: 19 in 66, 6 finer (2/17).
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