1878 $3 PR65 Certification #-9858, PCGS #8042

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Owner's Comments

Estimated grade.

Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

Legitimate proofs are extremely rare, comparable to those of 1874 and 1877 and certainly far more rare than the proofs of 1875 or 1876. True proofs are quickly distinguishable from proof-like business strikes by the now very prominent dot (rust spot) at the lower right side of the hair curl just below Liberty's ear.

PCGS #

8042

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

20.50 millimeters

Weight

5.02 grams

Mintage

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	15	R-9.3	10 / 37 TIE	10 / 37 TIE
All Grades	13	R-9.4	9 / 37 TIE	9 / 37 TIE
60 or Better	6	R-9.7	9 / 37 TIE	9 / 37 TIE

Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.
65 or Better	15
All Grades	13
60 or Better	6

Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.
65 or Better	R-9.3
All Grades	R-9.4
60 or Better	R-9.7

Relative Rarity by Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	10 / 37 TIE
All Grades	9 / 37 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 37 TIE

Relative Rarity by Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
65 or Better	10 / 37 TIE
All Grades	9 / 37 TIE
60 or Better	9 / 37 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	PR66 PCGS grade
1	PR66 PCGS grade
3	PR65 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade
4	PR64 PCGS grade

#1 PR66 PCGS grade

#3 PR65 PCGS grade

#4 PR64 PCGS grade