Lot 1431
EXTREMELY RARE 1851 TRIME IN PROOF. SEGS graded Proof 63. One of only 4 proofs known that were supposedly struck to commemorate the new 3¢ denomination. We're not sure which collection this coin is from, but it probably won't be too hard to track down. One was known in Superior's Gilhousen Sale, another in the Garrett Sale, this is likely one of those two. The fields show some minor hairlines when examined with a glass, but the coin is very choice overall. Delicate blue and gold toning surrounds the periphery, while the centers remain bright white. Identifiable by the toning, as we see no ticks or marks that would show up in normal photographs available for pedigree tracing. An important early proof issue with an extremely low mintage. Larry Briggs even signed the paper insert personally on the grading holder.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
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