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1878 Gold Three Dollar, MS63
Colorful Type Coin

1878 $3 MS63 NGC. A well-struck Select example of this available date, showing the expected shimmering luster, here paired with warm honey-gold color. Minor handling abrasions define the grade. Overall eye appeal is outstanding. The 1878 three dollar gold piece comes from a relatively large mintage of 82,324 pieces and is in high demand as a type coin.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25MZ, PCGS# 8000, Greysheet# 8649)

Weight: 5.02 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper


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Proxy Bidding Ends 
November
13th Thursday 12:50 pm CT
Auction Dates
November
13th-14th Thursday-Friday
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(Lots 3001-3463) - 1:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, November 13, 2025.
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2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261

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