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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 slightly more common than its Open 3 counterpart. Both varieties come from a combined mintage of 300 coins. Scarce in all grades with great rarity when found in full red gem. Any cameo surfaces are considered extremely rare.
Obverse Description
An ornate shield flanked on the left and right by leaves with arrow heads and shanks (crossed behind) appear protruding at the four corners. A ribbon above the shield bears the words IN GOD WE TRUST, making this coin design the first usage this now-ubiquitous motto. The date is positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
A large numeral 2 with the word CENTS below (smaller) in the center is framed by a well-defined wheat wreath tied at the bottom center by a simple ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2758
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1873
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
2, CENTS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Weight (gr):
6.22 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
23
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Closed 3
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
2c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
600
Coinage Type:
Two cent piece
Coinage Years:
1864-1873
Composition:
0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
PCGS #:
3652
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1873 2c Closed 3 PR RB
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$16,500 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $14,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR BN [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1873_2c_cl3_bn.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $225 – $4,560
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RB [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1868_2c_pr_rb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $360 – $8,400
2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RD [Type]
![2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/194xxx/15bce75c-f789-465e-8264-a9ddedcdfadb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $440 – $20,000
1864 2c Small Motto PR BN
Worth: $26,500 – $102,000
1864 2c Small Motto PR RB
Worth: $36,000 – $180,000
1864 2c Small Motto PR RD
Worth: $75,000 – $192,000
1864 2c Large Motto PR BN
Worth: $450 – $10,200
1864 2c Large Motto PR RB
Worth: $1,150 – $15,000
1864 2c Large Motto PR RD
Worth: $1,600 – $14,400
1865 2c PR BN
Worth: $225 – $5,560
1865 2c PR RB
Worth: $360 – $9,400
1865 2c PR RD
Worth: $440 – $12,000
1866 2c PR BN
Worth: $225 – $2,400
1866 2c PR RB
Worth: $550 – $3,300
1866 2c PR RD
Worth: $700 – $5,000
1873 2C Closed 3 PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: 63 in 63, 322 finer (5/26). CDN: $2,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,562
1873 Two-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). CAC.
$3,660
1873 Two-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-66 RB (PCGS).
$4,880
1873 2C Closed 3, PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $2,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$3,050
1873 2C Closed 3 PR62 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: 4 in 62, 185 finer (10/25). Mintage 600. ...
$2,100
1873 2C Closed 3 PR61 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$2,585
1873 2C Closed 3 PR67 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$10,925
1873 2C Closed 3 Red and Brown--Scratched--ANACS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (0/141). PCGS Population (0/266). Mintage: 600....
$1,265
1873 2C Closed 3 PR63 Red and Brown NGC. NGC Census: (21/159). PCGS Population: (62/304). CDN: $2,350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$2,280
1873 Two-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-65 RB (PCGS). OGH.
$3,360
1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red and Brown PCGS (3.1)....
$4,320
1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,050
1873 2C Closed 3 PR62 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$2,530
1873 2C Closed 3 PR61 Red and Brown ANACS. A salmon and reddish-tan survivor from a mintage of just 600 coins for this proo...
$2,185
1873 2C Closed 3 PR67 Red and Brown NGC. The Closed 3 issue are the so-called "originals" from 1873, and it is a proof-only...
$8,338
1873 2C Closed 3 PR63 Red and Brown PCGS. Gold CAC. Two cent pieces were struck in proof format only in 1873. The Mint repo...
$2,880
1873 Two-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-65 RB (CACG).
$4,320
1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red and Brown PCGS. CAC....
$5,040
1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red and Brown PCGS. ...
$2,684
1873 2C Closed 3 PR62 Red and Brown NGC. ...
$2,645
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