1878 $3 PCGS MS-64 CAC
There is something distincly special about $3 gold, and we dont know how to describe it but, those familiar with the series will know exactly what we mean. This choice near gem example exhibits satiny luster and has a natural peach color, just a few tiny ticks can be found using magnification. We had this coin side by side with another 1878 in 64+ CAC, and this one was by all means a nicer coin.
We bought this coin directly out of the February Long Beach auction on HA for $7800. At the time, the price guide was $8000 and the CAC guide was $7800. Since then, a couple inferior examples have sold for less and dragged the guides down with them. We recognize that we bought this at a high price and subsequently are listing it below cost. There is no better coin suited for a type set than this one, as its still relatively affordable in comparison to the scarce dates and extremely solid for the grade.
PCGS Guide - $7000
CAC Guide- $7600
PCGS Pop - 862/339
CAC Pop - 166/70