Whitman Expo
1873 Closed 3 One Cent PR BN Values
Details
The Closed 3 Variety from 1873 displays serifs on the 3 that are so close, it can be confused with an 8. Scarce only as a high-end gem with brown color. Otherwise, it is quite common. The same applies to examples with red-brown surfaces with scarcity starting at PR65. Full red examples are even scarcer. Only rare, in any way, if there are cameo surfaces. Look for attractively toned brown pieces or blazing red surfaces as those are highly sought after and not too tough to find.
Obverse: A portrait bearing the likeness of a Native American in full headdress framed by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. The date is centered at the bottom under the portrait.
Reverse: The reverse bears the denomination of ONE CENT in the center surrounded by a wreath bearing a ribbon with arrows tied in at the bottom center.
Basic Information
GSID:
1533
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
1c / One Cent
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,500
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Closed 3
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
3.11 gr
Weight:
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
19 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1873
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
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