As a Civil War date with a low 12,000 minted, 1864 stands out as both scarce and popular within the 3c Silver series. Fortunately for collectors, the number of upper grade survivors of this issue is higher than expected for the mintage. Nevertheless, among a group of MS68s certified by PCGS and NGC, this single MS68+ stands just a little bit higher, with intense lemon-yellow, amber, russet, and violet tones, perfect fields, and an uncompromising strike.
PCGS #44161272
Provenance
Bob R. Simpson; Heritage Auctions May 2022, lot 3589 @ $44,400