***Auction Highlight*** 1865 FINEST KNOWN Three Cent Copper Nickel 3cn Graded ms68 By SEGS. HIGHLIGHT OF THE ...

***Auction Highlight*** 1865 FINEST KNOWN Three Cent Copper Nickel 3cn Graded ms68 By SEGS. HIGHLIGHT OF THE ENTIRE AUCTION - Up for Auction is the Single Finest Known 1865 3CN, the lone ms68, amongst PCGS, SEGS and NGC. Virtually pristine with outstanding visual appeal, this is a beautiful and highly desirable Superb Gem. Intensely lustrous surfaces exhibit a softly frosted finish, the texture smooth with no grade-limiting blemishes. Light clash marks around the central design elements are as made. Brilliant with a sharply executed strike, this coin would make an impressive addition to even the finest numismatic cabinet. Introduced in 1865, the nickel three-cent piece was intended to replace its silver counterpart which had been hoarded during the Civil War for its precious metal content. Yearly mintages for circulation were generous at first, but by 1871 had fallen below one million coins, and remained low through the series' end in 1889 with the exception of a temporary spike in production in 1881. With 11,382,000 pieces produced, the 1865 boasts the highest mintage in this series and its first year status makes it extremely popular among type collectors. As the absolute finest examples certified, the present Superb Gem is exceptionally well preserved and ranks at the top of the Condition Census for the issue. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation