Lot 1543
1878 $3 Gold. NGC graded MS-65. Frosty with a hint of light golden toning that has a lovely pale rose colored blush to it. As a readily approachable date, the 1878 appears to have been saved in moderate numbers. As such, it should come as no surprise that this issue is one of the more plentiful Three-Dollar gold pieces in today's market, though Gem MS65s, as the figures below indicate, point to a strictly limited availability in this grade.
There is much to recommend this piece to perceptive collectors, first and foremost of which is the high technical excellence. The strike is as close to full as one should expect for the type, with surfaces overlaid frosted luster including Liberty's cheek, neck and hair. There are virtually no abrasions. A very shallow frost-reduction line on Liberty's neck is the only worthwhile pedigree marker. Of course, the eye appeal is also worthy of praise. Indeed both sides being awash in golden color we have to rank this issue among the nicest MS65s that we have ever offered. Pop 147; 70 finer, 49 in 66, 6 in 66 Star, 11 in 67, 4 in 67 Star (PCGS # 8000) .
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
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