Diameter: 17.9 mm
Mintage: approximately 2,350 (Proof only)
Weight: 1.94 grams (29.94 grains)
Metal: 75% copper, 25% nickel
Edge: Plain
Designer: James B. Longacre
Category: Three Cent Pieces
Like 1877, the 1878 was struck only in Proof. Many show a frosty, almost business-strike appearance but are catalogued as Proofs. It is a popular Proof-only key of the series.
What’s It Worth?
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