1872 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-65 (PCGS).;This richly and attractively toned Gem 1872 is layered in a blend of charcoal-copper, deep blue, pale gold and light pink. Circulation strikes of this date are almost impossible to find. This splendid Proof will be just right for an advanced collection.;From our (Stacks) sale of the John Work Garrett Collection for The Johns Hopkins University, March 1976, part of lot 306; our (Stacks) session of Auction 81, July 1981, part of lot 1674.