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The beginning of production for the Three Cent Nickels in 1873 used dies with a small date, similar to the years prior, making the three look like an eight. This variety is more common than its Open 3 counterpart. Common in all grades up to gem. MS65 and MS66 are a bit scarce with any finer gems being very rare.
Obverse Description
A Romanesque Liberty is portrayed facing left with LIBERTY emblazoned on her crown. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears on the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The roman numeral III is centered in the design surrounded by a large wreath tied with a bow at the bottom. This design is one of few American coins without wording on one of the sides.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2775
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1873
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Weight (gr):
1.94 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0624 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Closed 3
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
3cN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
390,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3739
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1873 3cN Closed 3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$7,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $6,250 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 MS [Type]
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Worth: $9 – $14,400
1865 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $12,000
1866 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $8,400
1867 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $5,000
1868 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $7,800
1869 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $7,200
1870 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $8,000
1871 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $6,600
1872 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $7,800
1873 3CN Open 3 MS
Worth: $12 – $3,600
1874 3cN MS
Worth: $11 – $9,000
1875 3cN MS
Worth: $12 – $7,800
1876 3cN MS
Worth: $18 – $2,400
1879 3cN MS
Worth: $35 – $3,000
1880 3cN MS
Worth: $50 – $2,300
1873 3CN Closed 3 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 59 in 63, 145 finer (4/26). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage ...
$342
1873 3CN Closed 3 MS66+ PCGS. ...
$3,904
1873 3CN Closed 3 MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 41 in 65 (2 in 65+), 25 finer. CAC: 10 in 65, 10 finer (11/25). CDN: $78...
$904
1873 3CN Closed 3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 16 in 55, 276 finer (10/25). CDN: $78 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage ...
$169
1873 3CN Closed 3 MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (34/190). Mintage 1,173,000....
$274
1873 3CN Closed 3 MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (75/60). Mintage 1,173,000....
$480
1873 3CN Closed 3 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (15/154). PCGS Population: (4/224). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage...
$164
1873 3CN Closed 3 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (28/231). NGC Census: (19/168). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Minta...
$149
1873 3CN Closed 3 MS67 NGC. ...
$4,920
1873 3CN Closed 3--Whizzed--ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/142). PCGS Population (1/185). Mintage: 1,173,000. Numisme...
$29
1873 3CN Closed 3 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/179). NGC Census: (0/140). Mintage: 1,173,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NG...
$25
1873 3CN Closed 3 MS60 ANACS, golden and lilac toning ...
$170
1873 3CN Closed 3 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (56/136). Mintage 1,173,000. ...
$348
1873 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Close 3. MS-66+ (PCGS).
$4,320
1873 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Close 3. MS-65 (PCGS).
$1,140
1873 3cN ANACS AU55 (Closed 3)
$96
1873 3CN Closed 3 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (17/135). PCGS Population: (33/189). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintag...
$198
1873 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Close 3. MS-64 (NGC).
$336
1873 3CN Closed 3 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (8/137). PCGS Population (4/167). Mintage: 1,173,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pro...
$115
1873 3CN Closed 3 AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/220). NGC Census: (16/163). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintag...
$216
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