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1873 2C OPEN 3, RB
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Sold on Aug 15, 1996 for:
$2,200.00
Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder
Description
Proof-Only 1873 Open 3 Two-Cent Piece
1873 Open 3 PR 65 Red and Brown NGC. A gem example of this scarce, proof-only issue. All of the Open 3 coins are considered restrikes and have the distinctive characteristic of weak horizontal shield lines. The color is an original red and tan, with most of the original red still remaining. A handful of trivial carbon specks are noted here and there upon close inspection. Only 500 Open 3 proofs were reportedly struck, but it is interesting to note that the Population Reports show this variety to be much scarcer than the Closed 3, far more so than the comparative mintages would indicate.Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2754, PCGS# 3655, GSID# 2761)
Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin & zinc
Weight: 6.22 grams
Weight: 0.20843oz
Mintage: 500
Auction Info
1996 ANA Signature Sale #163 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 1996
14th-17th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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