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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 and is far more rare than its Open 3 counterpart. Common through MS63 with MS64’s and finer gems becoming more scarce. We start seeing true rarity in this issue at the MS66 level.
Obverse Description
A shield flanked on the left and right by leaves topped with a cross with arrows positioned behind at the bottom so the arrow heads and shanks protrude at the sides. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST appears at the top periphery with the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
A large numeral 5 surrounded by 13 stars centered in the design with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * CENTS around the periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2877
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, 1873
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
5, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CENTS
Weight (gr):
5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1608 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Closed 3
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
436,050
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3801
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Coin Value History
1873 5c Closed 3 MS
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1873 5c Closed 3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $5,000 | $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 |
1873 5C Closed 3, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 9 in 55, 121 finer (11/25). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. ...
$305
1873 5C Closed 3, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: 12 in 45, 140 finer (12/25). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. ...
$180
1873 5C Closed 3 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/119). ...
$228
1873 5C Closed 3 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$192
1873 5C Closed 3 AU58+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (9/95 and 2/9+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $275 Whsle. Bid for NG...
$1,080
1873 5c PCGS/CAC MS63 (Closed 3)
$1,050
1873 5c PCGS/CAC VF25 (Closed 3)
$185
5C 1873 CLOSED 3 PCGS MS66 CAC
$3,995
1873 5C Closed 3 MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/84). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. ...
$720
1873 5C Closed 3 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/7). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $1,850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$1,860
1873 5C Closed 3 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (1/87). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. ...
$456
1873 5C Closed 3 MS64+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (36/31 and 2/13+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,075 Whsle. Bid fo...
$1,320
1873 5C Closed 3, Doubled Die Obverse AU55 NGC. FS-008.7. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/98)....
$446
1873 5C Closed 3 -- Scratched -- ANACS. VF20 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (2/91). ...
$50
1873 5C Closed 3 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/68). ...
$170
1873 5C Closed 3 AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population (0/59). NGC Census: (0/0). (#3801)...
$196
1873 5C Closed 3 AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/109). ...
$252
1873 5C Closed 3 XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/110). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS XF4...
$228
1873 5C Closed 3 AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (4/110). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. ...
$276
1873 5C Closed 3 XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (3/121). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. ...
$204
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Worth: $17 – $36,000
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Worth: $13 – $2,592
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Worth: $13 – $10,800
1868 5c MS
Worth: $13 – $9,600
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Worth: $13 – $6,000
1870 5c MS
Worth: $15 – $2,200
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Worth: $45 – $12,600
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Worth: $25 – $12,600
1873 5c Open 3 MS
Worth: $18 – $3,250
1873 5c Large/Small 3, Open 3, FS-1301 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $19,000
1873 5c Doubled Die Obverse MS
Worth: $70 – $3,000
1874 5c MS
Worth: $19 – $2,640
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