August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
Part B: Mo, 12.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
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Part 1: Tu, 13.08.2024, from 1:00 AM CEST
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Part D: We, 14.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
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Part K: Fr, 23.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 12: Fr, 23.08.2024, from 6:00 PM CEST
Description
1866 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-67 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
Scarce as an issue and undeniably rare at the assigned grade level, this is an outstanding nickel three-cent piece that will delight both type and date collectors. Virtually brilliant with a frosted silvery finish, the surfaces allow ready appreciation of a boldly cameoed contrast. Fully struck, expertly preserved, and a delight to behold. Although most numismatic references provide a mintage of 725+ coins for the Proof 1866 nickel three-cent piece, this figure is only a (very rough) estimate since Mint personnel did not begin recording yearly Proof mintages for minor coins until 1877. Based on the number of coins extant, and taking into account a reasonable rate of attrition (primarily for undistributed examples), we believe that the actual mintage is in the range of 800 to 1,200 coins. A rare find with its combination of a deeply cameoed finish and expertly preserved surfaces, this Condition Census Superb Gem is sure to sell for a strong premium.
PCGS# 93762. NGC ID: 275L.
NGC Census: 9; 1 finer (single MS-68 finest).
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Bidding
| Price realized | 4'000 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 8'000 USD |
