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1873 $3 Closed 3 MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1451 oz +2.62%
$483.63
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Obverse Description

The head of a Native American princess with a crown of feathers atop her head. The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN circle the periphery from 7 o'clock to 5 o'clock.

Reverse Description

"3 DOLLARS" is centered with date below, surrounded by a large wreath tied in a bow at the bottom.

Catalog Information

GSID: 8646
Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Reverse Designer: James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering: 3, DOLLARS, 1873
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (gr): 5.015 gr
Weight (oz): 0.1612 oz
Precious Metal Weight: 0.1451 oz
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 20.5
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Closed 3
Coin Date: 1873
Denomination: $3
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 2,000
Coinage Type: Three Dollar Gold
Coinage Years: 1854-1889
Composition: 90% gold; 10% copper
PCGS #: 7995
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Coin Value History
1873 $3 Closed 3 MS
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1873 $3 Closed 3 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Gold): 0.1451 oz +2.62%
$483.63
GSID:8646 PCGS:7995 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $86,500 $1,234
MS64 - $72,000 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1873 $3 Closed 3 AU58 PCGS....
$24,000
Sold 11/13/2025
Heritage Auctions
1873 Closed 3 ANACS VF-30
$7,080
Sold 7/18/2025
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
1873 $3 Closed 3 AU50 PCGS....
$14,400
Sold 9/12/2024
Heritage Auctions
1873 $3 Closed 3 MS61 PCGS. The only mintage figures recorded for the enigmatic 1873 three dollar gold piece is for 25 proo...
$33,600
Sold 6/26/2023
Heritage Auctions
1873 $3 Closed 3 AU55 NGC. The 1873 three dollar gold piece is a legendary key issue in the series, especially among Philad...
$15,600
Sold 3/21/2022
Heritage Auctions
1873 $3 NGC XF45 (Closed 3)
$12,000
Sold 11/15/2021
DLRC
1873 $3 PCGS AU53 (Closed 3)
$14,000
Sold 11/15/2021
DLRC
1873 $3 Closed 3 -- Rim Filed -- NCS. XF Details. ...
$5,760
Sold 9/6/2019
Heritage Auctions
1873 $3 PCGS MS62 (Closed 3)
$28,055
Sold 4/2/2018
DLRC
$3 1873 CLOSED 3. PCGS MS63 EX SIMPSON
$44,650
Sold 1/26/2017
Legend Numismatics
$6,490
Sold 6/1/2014
GOLDBERG COINS
1873 $3 Closed 3--Cleaned, Scratched--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. NGC Census: (0/42). PCGS Population (0/63). Numismedia W...
$1,610
Sold 5/1/2006
Heritage Auctions
1873 $3 Closed 3 MS60 NGC. In a challenging series known for numerous rarities, the 1873 Closed 3 is among the most elusive...
$27,606
Sold 1/7/2006
Heritage Auctions
1873 $3 Closed 3 MS64 PCGS....
$48,875
Sold 1/15/2005
Heritage Auctions
1873 $3 Closed 3 AU58 PCGS....
$23,400
Sold 5/9/2024
Heritage Auctions
$3,277
Sold 10/2/2000
GOLDBERG COINS
1873 $3 Closed 3 AU50 PCGS. ...
$10,200
Sold 1/10/2019
Heritage Auctions
1873 $3 Closed 3 MS61 PCGS. ...
$25,300
Sold 9/13/2009
Heritage Auctions
1873 $3 PCGS AU55 (Closed 3)
$17,263
Sold 5/24/2021
DLRC
1873 $3 Closed 3--Polished--ANACS. XF45 Details. ...
$3,738
Sold 3/28/2010
Heritage Auctions
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