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As noted above, the beginning of production for the Three Cent Nickels in 1873 used dies with a small date, similar to the years prior, making the three look like an eight. The mint then fixed this problem. This variety is more scarce than its Closed 3 counterpart. Common in all grades up to gem. MS65 and MS66 are a bit scarce with any finer gems being very rare.
Obverse Description
A Romanesque Liberty is portrayed facing left with LIBERTY emblazoned on her crown. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears on the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Reverse Description
The roman numeral III is centered in the design surrounded by a large wreath tied with a bow at the bottom. This design is one of few American coins without wording on one of the sides.
Catalog Information
GSID:
2776
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1873
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
III
Weight (gr):
1.94 gr
Weight (oz):
0.0624 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
17.9
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Open 3
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
3CN
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
783,000
Coinage Type:
Three cent nickel
Coinage Years:
1865-1889
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3740
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Coin Value History
1873 3CN Open 3 MS
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1873 3CN Open 3 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$4,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $3,750 | $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 |
3-Cent Nickel 3cN 1865-1889 MS [Type]
Worth: $7 – $14,400
1865 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $12,000
1866 3cN MS
Worth: $7 – $8,400
1867 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $5,000
1868 3cN MS
Worth: $7 – $7,800
1869 3cN MS
Worth: $7 – $7,200
1870 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $8,000
1871 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $6,600
1872 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $7,800
1873 3cN Closed 3 MS
Worth: $12 – $6,200
1874 3cN MS
Worth: $9 – $9,000
1875 3cN MS
Worth: $12 – $7,800
1876 3cN MS
Worth: $13 – $2,400
1879 3cN MS
Worth: $35 – $3,000
1880 3cN MS
Worth: $50 – $2,300
1873 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Open 3. AU-58 (PCGS).
$168
1873 3CN Open 3 MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (28/12). ...
$528
1873 3CN Open 3 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/88). NGC Census: (18/39). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. ...
$264
1873 3CN Open 3 MS65 PCGS....
$1,380
1873 3CN Open 3 MS66 NGC....
$3,600
1873 3CN PCGS/CAC AU55 (Open 3)
$160
1873 3CN Open 3 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (9/63). PCGS Population: (1/124). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS61. ...
$186
1873 3CN Open 3 MS60 ANACS. ...
$192
1873 3CN PCGS VF25 (Open 3)
$40
1873 3CN Open 3 MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (7/48). PCGS Population (4/104). ...
$141
1873 3CN Open 3 VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/59). NGC Census: (0/35). (#3740)...
$27
1873 3CN Open 3 XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/35). PCGS Population (0/48). (#3740)...
$48
1873 Open 3 XF45 ANACS. ...
$32
1873 3CN Open 3 AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (29/131). NGC Census: (10/77). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. ...
$408
1873 3CN Open 3 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/34). NGC Census: (27/12). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$552
1873 3CN Open 3 MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/88). NGC Census: (17/39). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. ...
$264
1873 3CN Open 3 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (27/7). NGC Census: (8/4). CDN: $900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$853
1873 3CN Open 3 MS66 PCGS. ...
$3,120
1873 3CN Open 3--Cleaned--ICG. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/40). PCGS Population (2/58). (#3740)...
$126
1873 3CN Open 3 MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (8/56). PCGS Population: (1/158). CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS61...
$168
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