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1878 Proof
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 2,350 |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-355 |
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The 1878 proof was struck in approximately 2,350 proofs, a significant increase over most years in the 1870s. The higher proof mintage reflected the Mint's growing confidence in the collector market as the economic depression lifted. The 1878 proof is among the more available Indian Head proofs of the 1870s decade, and its pricing reflects that relative accessibility.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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