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1855 Silver Three Cents PCGS PR66

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1855 Silver Three Cents PCGS PR66
This lovely Proof trime, certified as Proof-66 by PCGS and standing as one of just two at that level, traces its pedigree to the fine cabinet of Floyd Starr, auctioned by Stack's. The obverse and reverse are well struck, needle sharp in their detail, and are of a quality simply not seen on circulation strikes. The obverse is deeply basined. Both sides are toned gunmetal-blue with splashes of iridescence.

Only a few dozen Proofs are known of this date, of which this is one of the best, as noted. Not only will this be a find for the specialist in silver three-cent pieces, but will also attract the collector of coins by design types who may have despaired of ever finding a sharp circulation strike!

PCGS Population: 2; none finer. (#3702)<p><i>From the Floyd Starr Collection.</i>