A predominantly light silver example with blushes of pale gold and a few swirls of russet patina also scattered about. Both sides are sharply struck with a satiny finish that is most vibrant when viewed with the aid of direct light. Positioned near the end of the silver three-cent series when the denomination had long since outlived its usefulness in commerce, the 1870 is a low mintage issue with just 3,000 circulation strikes produced. Offerings of survivors are few and far between in todays market, emphasizing the significance of the present lot for specialists.，PCGS# 3691. NGC ID: 22ZL.，，
