Lot 3295
1874 Pattern Three Dollars. Copper, reeded edge. . J-1369. . P-1514. NGC graded Proof 66 Brown High Rarity 7. Gorgeous iridescent violet and blue. Pop 1; none better. NGC reports a total of 2, PCGS reports 1 in PR64. Undoubtedly the finest of 2 or 3 known. A bright and gleaming electric blue toned gem whose mirror luster seems poised to detonate like a Fourth of July skyrocket. Plus we find a touch of faint frosted contrast from the head of Liberty as she rises up above in striking relief. This, with the colorful toning, is really pretty. "Adequately struck" does this coin an injustice, since it shows full details on both sides. Definitely an original toned gem!
Note: A "mahogany brown" toned PF66 brown (NGC) example of this rare Pattern sold in a Bowers and Merena sale in July 2004.
Estimated Value $27,000 - 30,000.
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| Realized $32,200 |
