Stack's Bowers Galleries

Spring 2024 Auction  –  25 - 28 March 2024

Stack's Bowers Galleries, Spring 2024 Auction

Live Sessions: U.S. Coins and Currency, Physical Cryptocurrency

Part 1: Mo, 25.03.2024, from 4:00 PM CET
Part 2: Mo, 25.03.2024, from 11:00 PM CET
Part 3: Tu, 26.03.2024, from 5:00 PM CET
Part 4: Tu, 26.03.2024, from 9:00 PM CET
Part 5: We, 27.03.2024, from 4:00 PM CET
Part 6: We, 27.03.2024, from 8:00 PM CET
Part 7: We, 27.03.2024, from 10:00 PM CET
Part 8: Th, 28.03.2024, from 5:00 PM CET
Part 9: Th, 28.03.2024, from 6:00 PM CET
Part 10: Th, 28.03.2024, from 8:00 PM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

1878 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-67+ (PCGS). CAC.

A stunning Superb Gem that is a sight to see in hand. Both sides are coated in a ocean-blue iridescence featuring semi-reflective fields and a sharp strike. Only 2,350 examples were minted for the date, all in Proof format. The 1878 has the second smallest production figure of any nickel three-cent issue after the rare 1877 issue.

PCGS# 3774. NGC ID: 275Y.

PCGS Population: 2; 2 finer in this category (MS-68 finest).

Estimate: $2500

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Price realized 5'000 USD
Starting price 1 USD
Estimate 2'500 USD
The auction is closed.
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