1861 NGC MS63

1861 NGC MS63

This 1861 Three-Cent Silver, graded NGC MS63, is a truly captivating piece boasting incredible blue toning that dances across its surfaces. The luster peeks through the deep oceanic hues, revealing flashes of violet and rose when tilted in the light—an effect that only decades of careful preservation can create. The strike is sharp for the issue, with crisp detail in the star and shield, and the coin’s eye appeal is far beyond what one might expect for the grade. Such color on a small silver coin of this era is rare and highly desirable to both type collectors and toning enthusiasts alike.

The year 1861 marks a pivotal moment in American history—the dawn of the Civil War. As states seceded and the Union fractured, the nation’s economy and coinage production faced immediate challenges. Silver coins like the three-cent piece began disappearing from circulation as citizens hoarded precious metal in uncertain times. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin represents one of the last issues before wartime disruptions transformed U.S. coinage. Holding this vividly toned 1861 trime is like holding a bright spark of beauty from one of the nation’s darkest and most transformative years.

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