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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:
2757
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 #:
3651
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1873 2c Closed 3 PR BN
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR66 |
|
$5,750 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $4,800 | $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 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
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2-Cent Piece 2c 1864-1873 PR RD [Type]
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Worth: $36,000 – $180,000
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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
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Worth: $550 – $3,300
1866 2c PR RD
Worth: $700 – $5,000
1873 2C Closed 3 PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 55, 159 finer (4/26). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR55. Mintage ...
$2,074
1873 2C Closed 3 PR58 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: 3 in 58, 156 finer (4/26). CDN:...
$1,952
1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (24/27). Mintage 600. ...
$2,400
1873 2C Closed 3 PR62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (10/72). Mintage 600. ...
$2,332
1873 2C Closed 3 PR61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (2/80). PCGS Population: (5/144). CDN: $2,150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mi...
$2,040
1873 Two-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof. Unc Details--Lacquer (PCGS).
$1,920
1873 2c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 BN (Closed 3)
$3,001
1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Brown PCGS. ...
$4,080
1873 2C Closed 3 PR63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/94). NGC Census: (19/52). CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. ...
$2,160
1873 Two-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-45 (PCGS).
$1,800
1873 Two-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-30 (PCGS).
$2,160
1873 2C Closed 3 PR50 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,800
1873 2C Proof, Closed 3 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU Details, Net PR40. Proof. NGC Census: (1/81). PCGS Population: (1/139). CD...
$1,680
1873 2C Closed 3 PR35 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,680
1873 Two-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-8 (PCGS). CAC.
$1,058
1873 2C Closed 3 -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Proof. ...
$1,292
1873 2C Closed 3--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Fine Details. NGC Census: (0/67). PCGS Population (0/85). Mintage: 600. (#3651)...
$1,265
$1,438
1873 2C Closed 3 PR55 NGC. NGC Census: (2/81). PCGS Population: (6/147). CDN: $1,650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR55. Mintage ...
$1,800
$2,530
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