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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 $2,720.00
MS61 $3,000.00
MS62 $3,340.00
MS63 $4,560.00
MS64 $6,060.00
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 $3,260.00
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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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    $3 1878 PCGS MS65+ CAC 65 Legend 15,275 09/08/2022
    1878 $3 MS65 PCGS. CAC. The 1878 boasts the highest mintage of the three dollar gold series after the 1854 debut (82,324 pi 65 HA 13,200 12/26/2022
    $3 1878 NGC MS65+* CAC 65 Legend 12,925 10/20/2022
    1878 $3 MS65 PCGS. 65 HA 10,200 05/05/2023
    1878 $3 MS65 NGC. 65 HA 9,900 05/05/2023
    1878 $3 MS64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 7,800 02/09/2023
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 6,600 11/04/2022
    1878 $3 PCGS/CAC MS64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 6,450 04/17/2023
    1878 $3 MS64 NGC. 64 HA 5,520 12/16/2022
    1878 $3 MS63 PCGS. CAC. 63 HA 5,160 12/16/2022
    1878 $3 MS64 PCGS. 64 HA 4,800 05/05/2023
    1878 $3 MS64 NGC. 64 HA 4,800 05/05/2023
    1878 $3 MS63 PCGS. 63 HA 4,680 02/09/2023
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 3,840 04/12/2023
    1878 $3 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 3,840 10/07/2022
    1878 $3 MS61 PCGS. 61 HA 3,360 10/07/2022
    1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 3,120 05/05/2023
    1878 $3 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 3,120 12/16/2022
    1878 $3 NGC MS62 62 David Lawrence Rare Coins 3,054 02/06/2023
    1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 3,000 01/13/2023
    1878 $3 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 3,000 01/13/2023
    1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 3,000 12/16/2022
    1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 3,000 12/16/2022
    1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. Recent years have seen three dollar gold pieces reemerge with strong popularity among collectors. This i 62 HA 2,900 01/11/2023
    1878 $3 MS62 NGC. Shimmering peach-gold and rose hues adorn the Mint State surfaces of this 1878 three dollar piece. The us 62 HA 2,900 01/11/2023
    1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 2,899 01/13/2023
    1878 $3 MS62 NGC. 62 HA 2,899 01/13/2023
    1878 $3 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (993/1186). PCGS Population: (1231/2132). CDN: $2,750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 8 62 HA 2,880 03/22/2023
    1878 $3 MS62 PCGS. 62 HA 2,880 02/09/2023
    1878 $3 MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (458/3365). NGC Census: (872/2182). CDN: $2,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 8 61 HA 2,640 02/20/2023
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. 58 Stacks Bowers 2,640 04/12/2023
    1878 $3 NGC MS61 61 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,450 03/06/2023
    1878 $3 MS60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (111/3823). NGC Census: (124/3049). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 8 60 HA 2,280 02/20/2023
    1878 $3 MS60 NGC. NGC Census: (123/3040). PCGS Population: (111/3806). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS60. Mintage 82 60 HA 2,160 12/18/2022
    $3 1878 NGC AU50 CAC GOLD 50 Legend 2,115 02/23/2023
    1878 $3 AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (1117/3920). NGC Census: (1482/3151). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mi 58 HA 2,112 09/28/2022
    1878 $3 PCGS/CAC AU53 53 David Lawrence Rare Coins 2,100 02/27/2023
    1878 $3 AU55 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (730/5039 and 2/132+). NGC Census: (576/4663 and 0/66+). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid fo 55 HA 1,800 12/26/2022
    1878 $3 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1118/3917). NGC Census: (1485/3163). CDN: $1,700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 58 HA 1,744 12/18/2022
    1878 $3 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 1490 in 58 (4 in 58+), 3251 finer (1/23). Mintage 82,324. 58 HA 1,740 01/25/2023
    1878 $3 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1122/3924). NGC Census: (1489/3174). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 58 HA 1,740 01/15/2023
    1878 $3 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (1486/3171). PCGS Population: (1123/3932). CDN: $1,800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 58 HA 1,680 02/12/2023
    1878 $3 AU55 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (576/4663). PCGS Population: (730/5039). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Minta 55 HA 1,680 12/26/2022
    1878 $3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (234/6061). NGC Census: (78/5457). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 82 50 HA 1,680 04/17/2023
    1878 $3 AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (1490/3174). PCGS Population: (1130/3931). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 58 HA 1,620 05/07/2023
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 1,440 05/10/2023
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. 55 Stacks Bowers 1,440 11/09/2022
    1878 $3 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (737/5060 and 2/131+). NGC Census: (582/4664 and 0/74+). CDN: $1,450 Whsle. Bid for NGC 55 HA 1,422 05/07/2023
    1878 $3 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (218/5251). PCGS Population: (268/5798). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 82 53 HA 1,349 05/31/2023
    1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. AU-55 (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 1,260 11/09/2022
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 8000
      Coin Date: 1878
      Denomination (Short): $3
      Denomination (Long): Three dollar gold
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: P
      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: "1 DOLLAR" 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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