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1878 $3 MS65 NGC....
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$7,930.00
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Description
1878 Three Dollar Gold, MS65
Exemplary Gold Type Coin
1878 $3 MS65 NGC. The three dollar denomination was never
struck in great quantity, but mintages were particularly low after
1859, with the exception of the 1874 and 1878. Likely, Mint
officials believed that the three dollar piece would return to
circulation once the paper dollar achieved parity with its gold
equivalent. However, the public had become accustomed to using
paper money, and where gold coin was used, the half eagle through
double eagle offered greater convenience. The scarcity of the three
dollar denomination ensures demand for the 1878, especially in the
lofty Gem grade. This is a lustrous yellow-gold representative that
boasts an intricate strike and only inconsequential field grazes.
NGC has graded 64 numerically finer examples (12/25).Ex: New York Signature (Heritage, 3/2012), lot 4015.(Registry values: N4719)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25MZ, PCGS# 8000, Greysheet# 8649)
Weight: 5.02 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2026 January 14 - 17 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1390 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2026
14th-17th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 18
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