Three-dollar gold coins are one of the least understood of all denominations in American numismatics. With the exception of the unique 1870-S, there are none impossible to collect among circulation strikes, and this denomination is truly collectible, although a healthy budget is necessary.
Beginning in 1855, and continuing through 1889, these coins had DOLLARS in larger font size. This 1878-dated-issue is one of the few common-date issues of this denomination. This is the second highest mintage three-dollar gold coin, and yet only 82,304 were struck.

Purchased 10/30/1972 from Goliad.

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