1878 $1 Indian Head Gold MS-66+ PCGS CAC

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In 1878, the Philadelphia Mint struck a remarkably small run of just 3,000 gold dollar coins. This tiny mintage makes surviving examples of this issue particularly notable for those who appreciate the history of United States currency. Minted without a mint mark, this coin represents the final years of the pre-1933 gold era, a time when small-denomination gold coins actively circulated alongside paper currency. Crafted from 90 percent gold, the coin contains 0.0484 troy ounces of precious metal. The obverse features the classic Indian Head design, while the reverse is inscribed with the denomination of 1 DOLLAR and the year 1878. This specimen has been certified in an exceptional state of preservation, graded at Mint State 66+ (MS-66+) with additional recognition of its quality, offering a vivid look at late nineteenth-century American coinage.