Lot 1471
1873 Nickel Three Cents. Closed 3. NGC graded Proof 66. One of the finest known of this date, all proofs were struck early in the year (as usual for the Mint) and sold throughout the year as orders came in. The closed 3 logotype was changed in mid-January, after the initial dies were delivered, officials feared the closed 3 would look like an 8. New date punches were used, and most of the regular issue coinage is the later open 3 version. This coin boasts a lovely pinkish hue over satiny devices, the mirror fields are pristine, without spots or detractions. Certainly one for the specialist, and even with a slightly larger mintage of 1,100, few are found in grades even approaching this. An excellent opportunity.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,150.
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| Realized $1,380 |
