1878 $3 MS65 PCGS CAC

Three Dollar Gold Pieces were minted annually from 1854 to 1889. Interestingly, this uncommon denomination has an intriguing connection to the stamp collecting community, as the price of a first-class postage stamp was 3¢ throughout its minting years. The $3.00 Gold Piece was ideal for purchasing a sheet of 100 stamps.

This 1878 $3 Gold Piece exhibits some proof-like characteristics and features reflective surfaces. Renowned for their striking frosty luster, 1878 pieces, especially in high grades, exude an almost shimmering effect. Despite a mintage of 82,304, few coins rival the quality of this gem specimen. It stands as an excellent addition to a high-end registry gold type set. The year 1878 serves as an ideal representation for $3 Gold in PCGS registry sets, epitomizing the pinnacle of quality for the given value.

The discerning gold collector should carefully consider this remarkable specimen, boasting strong eye appeal. With only 16 coins graded finer by CAC, examples in this state of preservation seldom come to market. Featuring well-struck surfaces and sharply defined elements, it exhibits uniform coloration with amber golden hues with oh-so-close-to-proof-like-status-but-not-enough. Typical MS65 PCGS CAC examples have sold for $13,200 to $15,862 between 12/21 to 12/22.This example is no normal MS65 PCGS CAC.

PCGS Cert Verification #46191679

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