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1878 $3

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
VF20 $1,120.00
VF25 $1,150.00
VF30 $1,180.00
VF35 $1,220.00
XF40 $1,340.00
XF45 $1,410.00
AU50 $1,610.00
AU53 $1,640.00
AU55 $1,810.00
AU58 $2,060.00
MS60 $2,660.00
MS61 $3,000.00
MS62 $3,340.00
MS63 $4,530.00
MS64 $6,030.00
MS65 $12,000.00
MS66 $19,800.00
MS67 $55,200.00
VF20 CAC $1,310.00
VF25 CAC $1,350.00
VF30 CAC $1,390.00
VF35 CAC $1,420.00
XF40 CAC $1,610.00
XF45 CAC $1,690.00
AU50 CAC $1,930.00
AU53 CAC $1,960.00
AU55 CAC $2,180.00
AU58 CAC $2,480.00
MS60 CAC $3,190.00
MS61 CAC $3,620.00
MS62 CAC $4,380.00
MS63 CAC $6,560.00
MS64 CAC $7,750.00
MS65 CAC $14,700.00
MS66 CAC $30,000.00
MS67 CAC $69,000.00

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963 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (PCGS). CMQ. 55 Stacks Bowers 1,800 11/26/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,320 11/26/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-53 (NGC). 53 Stacks Bowers 1,380 11/26/2024
    1878 $3 MS60 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 82,324. 60 HA 2,520 11/24/2024
    1878 $3 MS63 PCGS. CAC. 63 HA 4,440 11/22/2024
    1878 $3 MS64 NGC. 64 HA 4,920 11/22/2024
    1878 $3 MS64+ NGC. 64 HA 4,800 11/22/2024
    1878 $3 MS63 NGC. 63 HA 3,840 11/22/2024
    1878 $3 MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 8,400 11/21/2024
    1878 $3 MS65+ PCGS. 65 HA 9,600 11/21/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 6,600 11/21/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. 62 Stacks Bowers 3,360 11/21/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 25,200 11/19/2024
    1878 $3 AU50 PCGS. Mintage 82,324. 50 HA 1,260 09/30/2024
    1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 2,760 09/13/2024
    1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 2,400 09/13/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Reverse Scratched (NGC). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,080 09/11/2024
    1878 $3 AU53 PCGS. Mintage 82,324. 53 HA 1,560 09/04/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (NGC). 58 Stacks Bowers 1,680 08/28/2024
    1878 $3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (605/4711). PCGS Population: (755/5112). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 82 55 HA 1,440 08/28/2024
    1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. Only the 1854 inaugural issue for the three dollar series has a higher mintage than the 1878, making th 62 HA 2,340 08/26/2024
    1878 $3 MS63 NGC. The 1878 three dollar gold piece claims a mintage of 82,304 pieces, a small production total in absolute 63 HA 3,360 08/26/2024
    1878 $3 AU58 NGC. Mintage 82,324. 58 HA 1,920 08/26/2024
    1878 $3 AU55 NGC. Mintage 82,324. 55 HA 1,320 08/26/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,020 08/23/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 1,620 08/23/2024
    1878 $3 AU58 NGC. Mintage 82,324. 58 HA 1,980 08/18/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 6,000 08/17/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 64 Stacks Bowers 6,000 08/17/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 4,320 08/17/2024
    1878 $3 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 6,300 08/16/2024
    1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 2,224 08/16/2024
    1878 $3 MS65 NGC. 65 HA 9,300 08/16/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-66 (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 12,000 08/13/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Obverse Lamination. MS-62 (NGC). David Motl Signature. 62 Stacks Bowers 2,160 07/24/2024
    1878 $3 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Mintage 82,324. 63 HA 4,200 07/17/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. VF-35 (PCGS). 35 Stacks Bowers 1,080 06/21/2024
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-61 (NGC). 61 Stacks Bowers 2,280 06/18/2024
    1878 $3 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (111/3851). NGC Census: (122/3081). CDN: $2,125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 8 60 HA 2,100 06/16/2024
    1878 $3 MS64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 6,300 06/14/2024
    1878 $3 MS61 PCGS. Variety 1. 61 HA 2,220 06/14/2024
    1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. Lustrous, wheat-gold color accompanies a sharp strike. This attractive three dollar example shows scatte 62 HA 2,520 06/10/2024
    1878 $3 MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 9,000 05/10/2024
    1878 $3 MS64 NGC. 64 HA 4,920 05/10/2024
    1878 $3 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 2,400 05/10/2024
    1878 $3 MS66 PCGS. 66 HA 15,600 05/09/2024
    1878 $3 MS66 PCGS. 66 HA 15,000 05/09/2024
    1878 $3 MS66 PCGS. 66 HA 14,400 05/09/2024
    1878 $3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (238/6121 and 0/136+). NGC Census: (80/5520 and 0/70+). CDN: $1,285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/ 50 HA 1,320 04/17/2024
    1878 $3 AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (603/4695). PCGS Population: (750/5098). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 82 55 HA 1,440 04/17/2024
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 8000
      Coin Date: 1878
      Denomination (Short): $3
      Denomination (Long): $3 Gold
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
      Mintage: 82,304
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Princess head three dollar gold
      Coinage Years: 1854-1889
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 20.5
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 5.015
      Weight (Ounces): 0.14512
      Designer: James B. Longacre
      Edge: Reeded
      Obverse Description: The head of a Native American princess with a crown of feathers atop her head. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN circle the periphery from 7 o'clock to 5 o'clock.
      Reverse Description: "3 DOLLARS" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom.
      PCGS #: 8000
      NGC ID: 25MZ
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