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- 1878 3cN PR
1878 3cN PR
1878 3CN PR68 PCGS Secure....
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1878 3CN PR68 PCGS Secure....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1878 3CN PR68 PCGS Secure....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1878 3CN PR68 PCGS Secure....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1878 3CN PR68 PCGS....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1878 3CN PR68 PCGS....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1878 3CN PR68 PCGS....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1878 3CN PR68 PCGS....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1878 3cN PCGS/CAC Proof 67+ ex: D.L. Hansen
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1878 3cN PCGS/CAC Proof 67+ ex: D.L. Hansen
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1878 3cN PCGS/CAC Proof 67+ ex: D.L. Hansen
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1878 3cN PCGS/CAC Proof 67+ ex: D.L. Hansen
Source: David Lawrence Rare Coins
1878 3CN PR67 PCGS. CAC....
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1878 3CN PR67 PCGS. CAC....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1878 3CN PR67 PCGS. CAC....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1878 3CN PR67 PCGS. CAC....
Source: Heritage Auctions
1878 3CN PR67 NGC....
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1878 3CN PR67 NGC....
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1878 3CN PR67+ PCGS. CAC....
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1878 3CN PR67+ PCGS. CAC....
Source: Heritage Auctions
Greysheet Catalog Details
The 1878 provides a massive jump in mintage for the Proof Three Cent Nickel Series with 2,350 pieces struck. Common up to PR66, which is scarce. Anything finer would be considered rare. Collectors should not fear as examples with stunning color and strong strike can be located with some effort. Cameos bring a small, gradual premium with an increase in rarity and demand coming from the deep cameos.
Obverse: A Romanesque Liberty is portrayed facing left with LIBERTY emblazoned on her crown. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears on the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Reverse: The roman numeral III is centered in the design surrounded by a large wreath tied with a bow at the bottom. This design is one of few American coins without wording on one of the sides.
Dealers OnlyCatalog Detail
| Coin Date: | 1878 |
| Denomination: | 3cN / Three Cent Nickel |
| Designation: | PR |
| Mint Mark: | P |
| Mint Location: | Philadelphia |
| Mintage: | 2,350 |
| Coinage Type: | Three cent nickel |
| Coinage Years: | 1865-1889 |
| Prefix: | Proof Only |
| Composition: | 75% copper; 25% nickel |
| Strike Type: | Proof |
| Diameter: | 17.9 mm |
| Weight: | 1.94 gr |
| Designer: | James B. Longacre |
| Obverse Lettering: | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1878 |
| Obverse Designer: | James B. Longacre |
| Reverse Lettering: | III |
| Reverse Designer: | James B. Longacre |
| PCGS #: | 3774 |
| NGC ID: | 275Y |
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Greysheet & CPG® PRICE GUIDE
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) |
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| PR68 | -- | -- | |
| PR68 |
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| PR67 | -- | -- | |
| PR67 |
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| PR66 | -- | -- | |
| PR66 |
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| PR65 | -- | -- | |
| PR65 |
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| PR64 |
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| PR55 | -- | -- | |
| PR55 |
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| PR53 | -- | -- | |
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| PR45 | -- | -- | |
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| PR35 | -- | -- | |
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| PR30 | -- | -- | |
| PR30 |
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| PR25 | -- | -- | |
| PR25 |
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| PR20 | -- | -- | |
| PR20 |
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| PR15 | -- | -- | |
| PR15 |
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| PR12 | -- | -- | |
| PR12 |
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| PR10 | -- | -- | |
| PR10 |
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| PR8 | -- | -- | |
| PR8 |
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| G6 | -- | -- | |
| G6 |
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| G4 | -- | -- | |
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