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1878 $3 MS63 PCGS
The 1878 three dollar gold piece, boasting a mintage of 82,304 business strikes, is the most common date of the series. Numismatists attribute its high mintage, at least in part, to anticipation of the U.S. Treasury's intent to resume the redemption of legal tender notes in specie (gold) as of January 1, 1879. This typically struck piece has bright yellow-gold color and just a tinge of green on each side. A couple of copper-colored toning spots are noted on the obverse. (PCGS 8000)

23 September 2013, 10:00 PDT
Los Angeles

Sold for US$4,095 inc. premium

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1878 $3 MS63 PCGS

The 1878 three dollar gold piece, boasting a mintage of 82,304 business strikes, is the most common date of the series. Numismatists attribute its high mintage, at least in part, to anticipation of the U.S. Treasury's intent to resume the redemption of legal tender notes in specie (gold) as of January 1, 1879. This typically struck piece has bright yellow-gold color and just a tinge of green on each side. A couple of copper-colored toning spots are noted on the obverse. (PCGS 8000)

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