Something special from my Christmas stocking last year
by Larry on 29 Nov, 2009 06:00
Something special.
Reply #1
by coinsarefun on 29 Nov, 2009 10:01
Larry, that is one stunning Pattern 3 cent What did it grade?
Reply #2
by regandon on 29 Nov, 2009 10:27
Outstanding Pattern Larry.
Reply #3
by walmann on 29 Nov, 2009 13:44
The surface quality of that piece is one which is extremely enjoyable to gaze at.
Reply #4
by Larry on 29 Nov, 2009 15:17
Thanks, folks. It was graded PR-66 BN by PCGS and is the Finest Known example of its type. : )
The grade and its Pop. 1 status were also verified by CAC. I have spoken to both companies on the telephone when checking its status.
I bought it from Aspen Park Rare Coins, from owner Evan Gale. I stumbled on it the first time I ever checked out the ANA website.
It mesmerized me.
Being a Civil War Token collector and a large cent collector, its 1863 date tied the two collections together in a way no other coin could ever do. : )
I have always loved the Braided Hair design on large cents, and this pattern bears a Civil War date unlike any large cent. The vast majority of dated CWT's also bear the 1863 date.
Reply #5
by Zantetsuken on 29 Nov, 2009 17:25
Sweet looking specimen Larry. That's museum quality in my book. Santa was very nice to you. Thanks for sharing
