1862 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-67+ (NGC). CAC. Offered is a truly outstanding, breathtakingly beautiful example of both the type and issue. Nearly pristine surfaces really need to be seen to be fully appreciated, such is the vividness and variety of toning that adorns both sides. Reflective fields shines forth powerfully as the coin dips into a light, the design elements razor sharp in strike with a softly frosted texture.<p>The mintage figures for the Proof 1862 silver three-cent piece dropped almost by half from the previous year. Mint Director James Pollock decided to stop producing 1,000 Proof sets at the outset before orders from collectors appeared. According to the records, 550 Proof sets were produced, of which 430 sets were sold initially and a handful sold later on. Any unsold coins were destroyed. The trimes that were produced were of very high quality and a number of stunning examples are known. However, most are found in grades of Proof-65 and lower and they are seldom encounter finer. At NGC Proof-67+ this is one of the very finest known and, in fact, none have been certified finer in this category by either PCGS or NGC. An ideal jewel for an advanced type or Proof date set. PCGS# 3711. NGC ID: 27C9. Combined PCGS and NGC Population: 1; 0 finer in this category.<p>CAC Population: 5; 0. The former total includes coins certified both Proof-67 and Proof-67+.
