Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 117 19-20 May 2021
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1861 Silver Three-Cent Piece. . In NGC encapsulation 5938164-002, graded MS 64.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.
This coin was purchased by Jay Galst for his 1861 proof set. The coin indeed has many indications of being a proof. The transition from edges and devices is fairly sharp and the piece is very well struck. However NGC deemed this a regular circulation strike. The wildly mottled iridescent green, blue and orange toning makes this a very eye catching piece. Most likely the last circulating silver coin during the beginning of the American civil war, this coin is a rare survivor in this state of preservation. Choice and attractive.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection.
This coin was purchased by Jay Galst for his 1861 proof set. The coin indeed has many indications of being a proof. The transition from edges and devices is fairly sharp and the piece is very well struck. However NGC deemed this a regular circulation strike. The wildly mottled iridescent green, blue and orange toning makes this a very eye catching piece. Most likely the last circulating silver coin during the beginning of the American civil war, this coin is a rare survivor in this state of preservation. Choice and attractive.