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1878 Three Dollar, MS64
Shimmering Original Luster

1878 $3 MS64 PCGS. The large 82,304-piece mintage was intended to serve as gold coin exchange for paper bills at par, but public demand never materialized. Fortunately for collectors, the availability of the 1878 three dollar issue continues to this day, offering type collectors and series specialists many opportunities to find a high-grade example. This Choice Uncirculated coin is highly lustrous and well struck. An attractive combination of mint frost and satin-smooth surfaces creates outstanding eye appeal.(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
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining 
14 Days 18h 44m 16s
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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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