Trying to remember my three cent coins. Been a while since I was working them... I think that year was proof only. It does need to be in a slab if for no other reason than to prevent potential damage. I think the grade could improve a bit but I don't know that would add a huge boost in value with that being a proof only year.... If I am remembering that correctly. Being old stinks.
I believe that it won't grade higher..but it's beautiful to my eye as is. I do not see a weak strike...at all. As even after 20 years from 1866 the mint was still having issues striking in such a hard alloy as NC . Compared to prior years working in silver and gold.... Look at the difference between shield nickel strikes as to Liberty nickels. The difference between the two....shield diameter 20.5 mm vs Liberty 21.2 mm diameter. Each still 5g.'s weight That slight difference between the 2 made the blank thinner for a better strike results,as well less wear on the die. And remember the softness of silver and gold and the ability of the medal to flow makes for a sharper strike.
It’s a beautiful coin and worthy of any collection but I think it’s reached it’s full grade at this time.
I think it's very nice looking! I don't know that it would climb the grading ladder at all. As far as the holder, it would depend on what is on the reverse? Is it a hologram or a gold embossed NGC logo. If it's the latter, than it would garner a premium, especially if it could get a green or gold bean on it.
I see the scrape on the reverse...noticed it earlier but didn't zoom in until now for a closer peek. That alone if a real scrape I believe would hold it back. But again I still believe that the coin is perfect as is..and would be very proud to have it in the Paddy hoard. And its color is very natural to my eye as the color most unc,proofs NC lll tone to.. i have a 74 and 76 that are ms and that color tone.
I don't think I, personally, would spend the money to find out. Huge disappointment if it came back the same, or - heaven forbid - lower.
I doubt that it would upgrade, due to a somewhat soft strike. However it is one of the best looking 65s that I have ever seen. I would keep it just as it is, and enjoy the very high eye appeal.
A problem I would like to have. Trying for a regrade or not on such a beautiful piece. If your thinking back into a NGC holder the cost isn't that high compared to the increased value, at todays book value. If thinking a crossover to PCGS, the value increase would be less, today. Either way, it's a risk I wouldn't take. My opinion, she's fine where she is. Save the money.
Awesome coin! But send it for a regrade? NO! To me, with the scrape on the rx I could not even justify a 65. But playing the numbers-game, you seem more obsessed with $$$-resale than with enjoying the beauty of this magnificent coin itself.
Agreed. It looks like this proof did not start with a planchet already polished to a mirror surface. Instead, the planchet had a bit of surface roughness. The roughness did not obstruct the flow of metal up into the III, which is sharp and clean. But, it did not reflow into a full mirror-like surface in the field. The result is a small straight-line disruption in the mirror finish that can, at first glance, look a bit like a kind of scrape.
It's maxed out at Proof 65. The image is similar to the True View images PCGS does. They don't really show what the actual coin looks like. But even still the scrape on the reverse will hold it back. If I saw a picture taken with natural light it will likely look different.