1867 Silver Three-Cent Piece. MS-65 (PCGS).，An exceptional example of this low mintage, key date rarity in the circulation strike silver three-cent series. Veiled in pale silver and reddish-apricot iridescence, both sides reveal a pronounced prooflike finish as the coin dips into a light. The fields are highly reflective, while the devices are set apart with razor sharp definition and a soft satin texture. Silky smooth in appearance and seemingly pristine, this beautiful Gem would serve as a highlight in the finest collection of this brief odd denomination series from the 19th century.<p>The withdrawal of silver from circulation in the East and Midwest during the earliest months of the Civil War was a blow from which this denomination never recovered. Yearly circulation strike mintages fell off markedly beginning in 1863, and by 1867 fewer than 5,000 examples were being produced. This particular issue has a mintage of just 4,000 coins, and this is one of the finest examples that we have ever had the privilege of bringing to auction.，，
