Owner Comments:
1869 3CN
Judd-676, Pollock-753, 755
Rarity: R.4, PR66+ Cameo
Ex: Eric P. Newman Collection
Struck in nickel with a plain edge.
Obverse: The design resembles the regular dies, with Liberty wearing a coronet on the obverse, surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and the date below.
Reverse: The reverse is known in two varieties; this coin represents the more common one, with a low laurel wreath surrounding the denomination III, and short dentils.
Comment: These patterns were issued in cents with similar design one cent and five cents patterns. This pleasing Premium Gem proof exhibits soft central details and natural planchet marks that remain from a less than full strike. The nickel-gray surfaces have fully mirrored fields and satiny devices
Provenance/Appearance:
Original from The Eric P Neman Collection, Heritage April 2013 CSNA Signature Auction Chicago /Lot #3969 (as NGC PF66 with CAC Endorsement); Then agan Heritage Jan 2017 FUN Signature Auction - Fort Lauderdale / Lot #6496; Acquired at Heritage June 2017 Long Beach Sale / Lot #4676
Original Newman envelope was labeled “LYNCHBURG VA”