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1869 3CS PR64 NGC. A bold strike with virtually all de 1869[3CS] PR64 NGC.

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1869 3CS PR64 NGC. A bold strike with virtually all de 1869[3CS] PR64 NGC.
<B>1869<3CS> PR64 NGC.</B></I> Extra metal within both the 6 and the 9 suggests either a doubled date, or an overdate, listed as either Breen-2958 or 2960, depending on which variety this is. The shape of this extra metal leads us to believe that this is the doubled 69 variety, and not the elusive overdate, however, others may disagree. A bold strike with virtually all design features defined to full advantage. The obverse is mostly brilliant with a faint halo of champagne iridescence at the border. The reverse displays pale golden-gray toning. The obverse star and shield motif show delightful cameo contrast against the mirrored field. The 1869 ranks as a scarce issue, as indeed are all dates in the silver three-cent series between 1863 and 1873 inclusive. A mere 5,100 trimes were minted in 1869 of which only 600 were proofs.