Proof 3CN Newp

mcarney1173 · June 15, 2020 3:40AM

I recently purchased this for my type set I am building on the PCGS set registry. The 3CN type does not get much appreciation but I have always liked the simplicity of the design and how cameo proofs really pop. Also, they are an affordable way to purchase a low-mintage, 19th-century cameo proof. Feel free to comment or share your own 3CNs.

Jimnight · June 15, 2020 4:01AM

Beautiful coin!

CommemDude · June 15, 2020 4:19AM

TurtleCat · June 15, 2020 4:37AM

Very nice!

ricko · June 15, 2020 4:49AM

That is a really nice coin. Never contemplated collecting these little coins...Looking at that, and the next one posted, I think I may reconsider. Cheers, RickO

Oney · June 15, 2020 4:58AM

very nice coin. Congrats!

asheland · June 16, 2020 8:13AM

Awesome!

NumisOxide · June 16, 2020 8:19AM

That one really pops!

dpoole · June 16, 2020 8:23AM

That is nice!

1881 is a super date for really high quality 3CN proofs. The cameos for this issue are often stunning, and the occasional blue toning can be lustrous (check out the avatar!). The design is classic; I've always thought of my grandmother's brooch.

SeattleSlammer · June 16, 2020 10:18AM

Sweet pickup! I’m a big fan of these little coins. Yours appears to have very nice and even cameo contrast. I’m still hunting for a relatively affordable monster cameo DCAM example myself.... About 10 years ago at a Long Beach show I remember seeing the most epic, black and white, uber chalky-frosty example I’ve ever seen ... ❄️⭐️ Thanks for sharing.

airplanenut · June 16, 2020 11:32AM

I agree with what you said. The thing about 3CNs is that they're one of those types that can be really ugly or really nice. Yours is a great example. The 2005 Spring Baltimore show coincided with my 18th birthday, and I set out to find a heavily die clashed example as a present to myself. Here's what I got:

I also have two others with much older photos...

No cameo here, but it was a trade-off

mcarney1173 · June 16, 2020 11:36AM

@airplanenut said:
I agree with what you said. The thing about 3CNs is that they're one of those types that can be really ugly or really nice. Yours is a great example. The 2005 Spring Baltimore show coincided with my 18th birthday, and I set out to find a heavily die clashed example as a present to myself. Here's what I got:

I think 3CNs have the most die clashing/die cracking out of any other series I've ever seen. That 1866 is a really great example and a nice, high grade

in2Coins · June 16, 2020 7:26PM

Super nice coins! Wow!!

mannie gray · June 16, 2020 8:14PM

@mcarney1173 said:
I recently purchased this for my type set I am building on the PCGS set registry. The 3CN type does not get much appreciation but I have always liked the simplicity of the design and how cameo proofs really pop. Also, they are an affordable way to purchase a low-mintage, 19th-century cameo proof. Feel free to comment or share your own 3CNs.

I agree with your comments.
I have a fondness for the 3CN as well.
Beautiful coin!

yosclimber · June 16, 2020 8:30PM

@airplanenut said:
I agree with what you said. The thing about 3CNs is that they're one of those types that can be really ugly or really nice. Yours is a great example. The 2005 Spring Baltimore show coincided with my 18th birthday, and I set out to find a heavily die clashed example as a present to myself. Here's what I got:

I have studied the die pairs / states of the 1866 3CN,
and above are Heritage photos of an example which used the same obverse as your coin
(with the cracks at lower curl and hair bun),
but in an earlier die state with only a single clash.
It also has a different reverse, with flat pillars.

Proof 3CN Newp

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