1878 $3 Gold Princess MS-64 NGC

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In 1878, the Philadelphia branch of the United States Mint produced a distinctive three-dollar gold coin, a denomination that remains one of the more unusual experiments in American numismatic history. This specific specimen has survived the decades in exceptional condition, earning a high-grade certification of Mint State 64 (MS-64). Containing 0.1451 troy ounces of gold, the coin represents a fascinating era of pre-1933 United States coinage. The obverse features a detailed profile of an Indian Princess, a design that defines this short-lived series. On the reverse, a delicate wreath frames the denomination of 3 DOLLARS and the 1878 year of issue. Because vast numbers of these gold pieces were melted down in later years, very few remain today, making survivors of this caliber incredibly rare and highly prized by those who study the evolution of American currency.