1874 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-63 (NGC).Charming golden-yellow surfaces are sharply struck with a lively satin finish from the dies. With its only real contender the 1878, the 1874 is the second most plentiful issue in the challenging three-dollar gold series of 1854 to 1889. This attractive example would make a pleasing addition to a Mint State gold type set.