1855 Silver Three-Cent Piece. Proof-64 (NGC). CAC. A charming near-Gem that exhibits a similar pattern of toning to that seen on the other silver coins in this 1855 Proof set. While there is a base of antique silver tinting to both sides, however, the gently mottled overlying color is bolder and blends steel-olive and russet shades. Direct lighting calls forth appreciable reflectivity from the fields, and the design motifs are fully struck with a soft satin texture. Wonderfully original, carefully preserved, and worthy of the strongest bids.<p>The 1855 silver three-cent piece is very scarce in Proof format, boasting an unknown mintage figure that was not recorded at the time. <em>PCGS CoinFacts</em> provides an estimate of approximately 50 survivors, a total that confirms the important nature of the present offering. In addition to their absolute scarcity, all Proof silver three-cent pieces of the 1854 to 1858 era are significant given the brevity of the Type II design. In addition, the 1855 has the lowest circulation strike mintage for the type at 139,000 pieces produced, placing extra demand on Proof survivors to represent the date. PCGS# 3702. NGC ID: 27C2. NGC Census: 9; 13 finer (Proof-66 finest). There are no specimens certified Cameo or Ultra Cameo by this service.<p>CAC Population: 3; 4. Offered as part of a nicely matched 1855 Proof Set of Silver and Minor Coinage.
