| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 1124 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $925.00 |
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1878 PCGS Genuine (Unc details/cleaned)
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Liberty Mast Estate. PCGS accurately draws attention to hairlines swiped diagonally up and right over the obverse, while the reverse has similar hairlines nearly vertically oriented throughout. ... |
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| 870 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $1,603.00 |
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1878 ANACS MS-61.
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Decent luster billows up through the fields, but shows some effects from a couple of past wipes, as a few stray hairlines pull gently away from the flowline pattern. At arm's length, this is a really... |
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| 871 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2012 on 07/27/2012 | $5,750.00 |
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1878 PCGS MS-64.
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Absolutely delightful, bright and pristine medium-gold surfaces exhibit the kind of luster that should be seen on every nice three-dollar gold piece. Shimmering rolls of frost texture the wide-open... |
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| 466 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $1,100.00 |
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1878 NGC AU-55.
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Surfaces are endowed with extensive olive-gold patina that briefly cedes to carrot tones in the protected areas. The vintage effect is very enticing by comparison to the endless number of coins that... |
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| 467 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $1,051.00 |
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1878 NGC AU-55.
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Sharp and well detailed in spite of a little wear, the obverse displays essentially all of Liberty's hair tresses, with only a little loss of detail in the lowest curl. The surfaces exude calm, warm,... |
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| 468 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $1,300.00 |
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1878 NGC AU-58.
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A lustrous butter-gold example of the type, the reverse retains a majority of the original luster while the obverse suffers more obvious wear and has incomplete flowlines in the fields. A number of... |
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| 469 | The Collectors' Auction 2011 on 10/21/2011 | $1,850.00 |
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1878 PCGS MS-61.
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A delicate touch of greenish iridescence flirts with the prevailing olive-gold tint. Definition is only about average, with incomplete details noticeable at the top of the hair, the cotton bolls, and... |
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| 1074 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $1,050.00 |
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1878 AU.
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Excellent luster proclaims a little better-than-average AU grade, with commensurate details visible in Liberty's crown and tresses. Fields display the light rub and slight hairlines that result from... |
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| 833 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $2,000.00 |
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1878 PCGS MS-61.
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Considerable velvety bloom arises from the fields, spreading out across each side in multi-dimensional texture quite unlike the usual cartwheel effect seen on other dates. 1878 is well known for this... |
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| 834 | The Collectors' Auction 2010 on 10/15/2010 | $4,000.00 |
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1878 PCGS MS-63.
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Tortoise-shell luster on the obverse is simply sensational, as if many rolls of satin fabric had been gathered up and layered in a delicate pinwheel pattern about the obverse. The aesthetic effect is... |
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| 1018 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $1,400.00 |
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1878 PCGS AU-58.
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In times past, prior to advent of certification, this undoubtedly would have been sold as a BU coin, since neither side displays any real signs of wear, and only trivial friction in the fields... |
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| 1019 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $7,000.00 |
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1878 NGC MS-64.
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In a series fraught with scarce issues, difficult dates and condition rarities, 1878 stands as easily the most available in any grade, making it the ultimate type representative. Satin smooth luster... |
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| 777 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $1,150.00 |
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1878 PCGS XF-45.
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In any commercial grade, 1878 is easily the most common three-dollar gold issue, and has served widely for type gold purposes. At mildly circulated levels, it is an eminently affordable coin,... |
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| 778 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $1,250.00 |
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1878 NGC AU-55.
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A decidedly type-only example of the three-dollar series, since the AU-55 grade ensures affordability for this common issue. Copious luster gleams from the corn-gold surfaces, downplayed only gently... |
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| 767 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $2,900.00 |
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1878 PCGS MS-62.
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MS-62 given a gold coin usually places the collector on alert for moderate abrasion of the coin's surfaces, yet bidders will be pleased to find little to detract from the quality offered by this nicer... |
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| 1140 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $900.00 |
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1878 XF.
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Substantial luster remains within the well protected areas, suggesting an XF-40 assessment at the very least. No major issues affect this coin, though the obverse bears a few more circulation marks... |
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| 898 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $1,000.00 |
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1878 AU/rim cleaned.
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Despite not being offensively bright, fields are a little unnaturally prooflike, indicative of a mild cleaning. However, as is the case with many examples, this coin was probably a little prooflike... |
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| 975 | The Collectors' Auction 2008 on 10/17/2008 | $1,350.00 |
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1878 NGC AU-55.
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Although one expects bountiful mint luster at the AU-55 level, this coin is unusually profuse in cartwheel effect, considering its circulated status. As one of the most available dates in the... |
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| 892 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $975.00 |
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1878 Three dollar EF-40
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For the type collector requiring a three dollar gold representative grading "extremely fine", the perfect candidate is at hand. Pleasing apricot-gold surfaces retain ample definition for the grade,... |
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| 893 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $1,350.00 |
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1878 Three-dollar, ANACS AU-58 details, cleaned
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At worst, the alleged "cleaning" of this type coin is subtle, characterized by a mere handful of wispy hairlines throughout both sides. Indeed, it is entirely possible (probable perhaps) that the... |
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| 894 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $1,400.00 |
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1878 Three dollar, MS-60
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Were this coin any less attractive, a lengthy hairline in the left obverse field might deny certification, but your cataloger believes enough positive attributes exist to overcome this detraction. ... |
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| 895 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $3,900.00 |
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1878 Three-dollar, PCGS M-62
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The obverse of this striking type coin is substantially mirrored cameo-prooflike, and therefore, since ever tiny post-mint defect is amplified, a conservative grade of MS-62 was assigned by PCGS. ... |
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| 896 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $8,000.00 |
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1878 NGC MS-64.
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Extremely flashy, lustrous example of a coin type collectors often find difficult to locate in such a high grade. The marks in the obverse field, particularly in front of the Indian princess, and a... |
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| 1005 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,400.00 |
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1878 NGC AU-55.
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Glittering orange-gold fields are a little reflective, and the strike is somewhat better than typical for the type. An awfully nice coin. |
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| 1006 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $1,800.00 |
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1878 NGC AU-58.
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A rich orange-gold hue permeates this issue's lustrous surfaces. Just the slightest trace of friction is detected on the highest design elements of this minimally marked, admirably struck issue. |
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| 1007 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $3,300.00 |
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1878 NGC MS-61.
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Comparatively attractive for the grade, despite the appearance of wispy field hairlines that flicker in and out of sight depending on the lighting angle. The luxuriant luster seems undiminished by... |
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| 1008 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $2,200.00 |
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1878 PCGS MS-61.
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An opulent orange-gold swirls from this specimen's splendid velvetlike surfaces. Traces of sky blue nuances supplement its visual appeal. One delicate, almost indiscernible hairline is perceived... |
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| 1030 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2007 on 07/27/2007 | $1,550.00 |
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1878 AU-55+.
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An abundance of original mint luster permeates this specimen's satinlike surfaces. Lightly circulated with a sprinkling of minute marks discerned behind Liberty's head. The design element detailing... |
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| 970 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $725.00 |
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1878 Uncirculated Details, Damaged..
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This example's velvetlike surfaces shimmer with a rich yellow-gold aspect. A curious array of minuscule marks are observed on its reverse and appear in a concentric pattern near the perimeter. The... |
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| 971 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $875.00 |
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1878 AU-55 Reverse Scrape.
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This tougher date coin has solid AU+ detail and pleasing color. It is fully struck and has minimal wear for the grade. There is a small scrape at 6:00 on the reverse. It is not very distracting,... |
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| 972 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $1,200.00 |
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1878 NCS UNC DETAILS.
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This prevailing date within this popularly collected series has been conserved by Numismatic Conservation Services. As noted on its label, it had previously been subjected to an improper cleaning. ... |
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| 344 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $2,800.00 |
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1878 AU-58+.
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A vibrant issue that glows with a satinlike elegance. The rich honey gold surfaces have a meager amount of ticks, and the strike has just the slightest hint of wear apparent on the highest design... |
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| 345 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $2,900.00 |
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1878 NGC MS-60.
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An intense radiance transmits from this specimen's highly lustrous surfaces. The robust cartwheel aspect portrayed by this issue camouflages a light array of contact ticks. Prominent design element... |
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| 346 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $6,250.00 |
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1878 PCGS MS-63.
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A warm orange-gold glow diffuses from this popular denomination's satiny surfaces. Rolling luster can be observed on both the obverse and reverse of this well struck coin. A few light lines can be... |
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| 1073 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $500.00 |
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1878 VF-20.
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An always in demand denomination. This piece, although a cleaned example, is no exception. The details are congruent for the assigned grade. A slight scratch, almost blending in with the details,... |
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| 1074 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $3,800.00 |
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1878 NGC MS-61.
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This commonly dated $3 Gold Piece has a glowing yellow-gold aspect on satiny, lustrous surfaces. A scant number of ticks and hairlines are observed and consistent with the ascribed grade. The strong... |
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