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1873 $3 Closed 3 AU58 PCGS....
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Description
1873 Three Dollar Gold Piece, AU58
Closed 3, Notable Philadelphia Mint Rarity
1873 $3 Closed 3 AU58 PCGS. The Closed 3 date is scarce in
all grades today and highly sought after by collectors. Although
Mint records indicate 25 proof Closed 3 three dollar gold pieces
were struck, no circulation strikes are indicated. They most
certainly exist, though -- NGC and PCGS combined have certified
well over 100 examples. Including pieces in Details and Genuine
classifications, the Heritage archives show dozens of appearances
over the past 30 years.Thus, examples are occasionally available, but the date is scarce -- especially in unimpaired condition at the About Uncirculated grade or finer. The Bowers three dollar gold reference estimates 600 to 900 Closed 3 circulation strikes were produced and suggests the coins may have been released on the West Coast once gold achieved parity in 1878. This AU58 example is peppered with tiny marks and light hairlines, yet solid definition exists on the bold devices surrounded by semiprooflike fields. Slight weakness is seen on Liberty's hair strands above the eye and on the reverse at the bow knot. There are no individually heavy contacts and pleasing orange-gold color provides plenty of eye appeal. Population: 24 in 58, 11 finer (10/25).(Registry values: N4719)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25MW, PCGS# 7995, Greysheet# 8646)
Weight: 5.02 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Auction Info
2025 November 13 - 14 US Coins Signature® Auction #1387 (go to Auction Home page)
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13th
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