1837 3C Feuchtwanger-Eagle PCGS AU55 (CAC)

CAC endorsed. These are pretty neat coins. First, and probably most important...they are listed in the GUIDE BOOK. Yes, If a coin is in the “redbook” is it BonaFide. And so the Feuchtwanger Three Cent Piece is listed...and hence, a coin of significance and worth consideration as a serious collector piece.

The Three Cent Feuchtwanger is actually a series, with four distinct types, a common version, a proof, and two dates. The 1837 New York (R3), 1837 Eagle (R5 – this coin), 1837 Eagle with Oak Leaf Reverse (R7) and the 1864 Eagle (R6).

The obverse design features an eagle very similar to the one on the Cent, perched arrogantly on a pile of rocks. It has been described as a dynamic, perhaps even evil, looking bird. It is strongly engraved and very artistic on all specimens, which have mosty toned and colored to different looks. The Reverse is similar to, but different than the New York.

These coins had no melt value, so thats an odd thing that actually they had going for their survival. though.no doubt a few were destroyed in learning that. A few have been holed, planchet splits are common, since the coin is rather thin. A few are worn to the degree they must have been individual pocket pieces for long periods. Some Gems exist, MS64 and present different looks and lusters. This is in many ways a New York City coin. Struck there, no doubt locally recognized and dealt with, it was accepted in commerce and used in lieu of government small specie. Both the 1 cent and 3 cent coins were struck at 2 Cortland St. New York City.