Black Cat - Complete Three Cent Patterns - All Metals Coin Album
CAC - R-7 - Struck in copper from the regular issue Proof dies. Highly reflective surfaces gleam with a strong, watery mirrored texture. Pleasing color, including the majority of the surfaces boasting the original red mint color, with faded accents of azure and violet that really pop in a brilliant light source. Ex: Seattle Collection
CAC - High R.6 - Struck in copper with a plain edge. "...a lovely example with a strong presence of light blue patina throughout..."
CAC - R.5 - Struck in copper with a plain edge. The highest graded at PCGS. This regular die trial piece shares the same obverse die as the scarce proof 1865 three cent nickel, since the date exhibits similar broad recutting. A high date variant, unlisted in Pollock, is also known. Richly patinated in ruby-red, peach-gold, and jade-green
CAC - High R.7 - Struck from plain edge regular issue dies, but in oroide alloy. Oroide is a brass alloy that has gold color. An extremely rare pattern with only four examples certified by the combined forces of NGC and PCGS. This lustrous Choice proof is well struck, although the dentils are not fully squared off. The fields exhibit multiple sets of clashmarks, as made. Ex: Denali Collection
CAC - R-7+ - Regular issue proof dies struck in copper with a plain edge. Flashy Proof fields offer a lovely watery reflection bringing out an impressive array of totally original toning. The devices are sharply struck up and frosty. The surfaces are totally devoid of any flaws. Ex:Denali / Seattle Collection
CAC - Rarity-7+ - Struck in Copper with a Plain Edge. Regular die trials striking of the 1870 nickel three-cent piece. Deep rose-orange and golden tan surfaces with lively luster. Sold in complete off-metal sets by the Mint. Tied for finest RB example of the variety certified -- and one of just three of the J-794 variety certified by PCGS Ex: Denali Collection
CAC - Low R.7. Struck in copper with a plain edge. "This high-grade specimen displays considerable cherry-red and orange-gold, along with hints of apple-green toning. The strike is bold, and a few flecks on the right obverse field preclude perfection." Ex: The Bob R. Simpson Collection, Part II
CAC - High R.6 - Struck in nickel with a plain edge. "A flashy, reflective GEM with icy mirrors. Sharply struck." The highest graded at PCGS and the highest endorsed by CAC. Ex Denali Collection