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The Open 3 Variety from 1873 displays spaced out serifs on the 3 and is far more common than its Closed 3 counterpart. Very common through MS64 with gems becoming quite scarce. MS65 remaining affordable and MS66 surging a bit in value. Both are not very difficult to locate.
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:
2876
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:
Open 3
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,113,950
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3800
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Coin Value History
1873 5c Open 3 MS
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1873 5c Open 3 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$4,050 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,450 | $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 |
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![Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/raysMS.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $15 – $36,000
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Worth: $15 – $36,000
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Worth: $150 – $14,400
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Worth: $17 – $36,000
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Worth: $13 – $2,592
1867 5c No Rays MS
Worth: $13 – $10,800
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Worth: $13 – $10,800
1869 5c MS
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 Closed 3 MS
Worth: $30 – $4,800
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
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Worth: $19 – $2,850
1873 5C Open 3, Repunched Date, FS-1304, MS65 NGC. Cherrypickers' provides perhaps the best description of this unusual...
$1,403
1873 5C Open 3 MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,856
1873 5C Open 3, Large Over Small Date, FS-1301, AU55 PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,392
1873 5C Shield Open 3 AU58 ANACS. Mintage 4,500,000. ...
$177
1873 5C Open 3 MS67 PCGS. ...
$15,860
1873 5C Open 3 MS62 NGC. NGC Census: 31 in 62, 134 finer (10/25). CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 4,500,000...
$372
1873 5C Open 3 MS64 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 6 fatty holder. NGC Census: (56/43). PCGS Population: (74/51). CDN: $6...
$840
1873 5C Open 3 MS63 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. PCGS Population: (61/125). NGC Census: (34/99...
$630
1873 5C Open 3 AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/284). Mintage 4,500,000. ...
$174
1873 5C Open 3 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (9/160). PCGS Population: (6/215). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. Mintage 4,5...
$324
1873 5C Open 3 XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (4/187). PCGS Population: (6/296). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 4,50...
$107
1873 5C Open 3, Shield Nickel, -- Struck on a Defective Planchet -- Fine 12 NGC. ...
$204
1873 5c PCGS AU50 (Open 3)
$185
1873 Shield Nickel. Open 3. FS-1301. Repunched Date, Large/Small Date. Unc Details--Improperly Cleaned (NCS).
$1,320
1873 5C Open 3, F-106 -- Cleaned -- ANACS. VF20 Details. CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 4,500,...
$384
1873 5C Open 3 VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (6/232). PCGS Population: (4/289). Mintage 4,500,000. ...
$109
1873 5C Open 3 VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (0/251). PCGS Population (1/270). Mintage: 4,500,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$223
1873 5C Open 3 XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/220). NGC Census: (1/219). Mintage: 4,500,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$69
1873 Double Die Obverse Open 3 Fair2--Corroded--ANACS--AG ...
$8
1873 Double Die Obverse Open 3 Good4 ANACS, FS-008. The ...
$26
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