1873 3CN Closed 3 Three Cent Nickel PCGS MS66+

A simply extraordinary example of both the type and issue, this is one of the nicest circulation strike three-cent nickels that we have offered in recent memory. Silky smooth in texture, the surfaces are bathed in full satin to softly frosted luster. Sharply struck and a delight to behold, we also note gorgeous toning in iridescent powder blue, champagne-apricot and pale gold. From a mintage of 390,000 circulation strikes, Mint State survivors of which are moderately scarce in an absolute sense and exceedingly rare above the MS-65 level, as here. PCGS Population: 3; 2 finer (both MS-67).