Lot 591
1865 Pattern $3 Gold, Judd-441, P-516, Rarity 7. Copper, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. These copper patterns were struck with the regular die used in 1872, and for that reason are thought to have been coined around that time. On the obverse, the head punch is deeply cut into the die, and the date on the reverse slants a bit up to the right. Toned with multicolored hues of unknown origin. Still housed in an old style PCGS holder, and one of just 3 so graded by PCGS, with none graded higher! Don't expect to find a better one.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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| Realized $4,370 |
