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1873 1c Closed 3 MS BN

1873 1c Closed 3 MS BN

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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 1329)

The 1873 Cent is part of a series of Indian Head, Shield Reverse (Bronze) coins struck from 1864-1909. The specific variety is Closed 3. Struck in Philadelphia and designated as a Business (MS) strike, this coin is made of 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin from a mintage of 11,676,500 struck.
The Closed 3 Variety from 1873 displays serifs on the 3 that are so close, it can be confused with an 8. This variety is far more rare than its Open 3 counterpart. Common through MS63 with MS64's and finer gems becoming more scarce. We start seeing true rarity in this issue at the MS65 level especially with red color.
Obverse: A portrait bearing the likeness of a Native American in full headdress framed by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom under the portrait.
Reverse: The reverse bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon with arrows tied in at the bottom center.

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Catalog Detail

GSID: 1329
Coin Date: 1873
Denomination: 1c / Cent
Designation: MS
Mint Mark: P
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 11,676,500
Coinage Type: Indian Head, Shield Reverse (Bronze)
Coinage Years: 1864-1909
Composition: 95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Variety: Closed 3
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 3.11 gr
Coin Shape: Round
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1873
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering: ONE CENT
Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre
PCGS #: 2109
NGC ID: 227X
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