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The Closed 3 Variety from 1873 displays serifs on the 3 that are so close that it can appear to be an 8. It is the only issue from that year (Open 3’s do not exist in proofs). Commonly found in most grades and becoming scarce only as a gem. Slightly harder to find with cameo surfaces and deep cameos are nonexistent. Look for pastel rainbow toners.
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:
2913
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:
Proof
Diameter:
20.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Closed 3
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
5c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,100
Coinage Type:
Shield nickel
Coinage Years:
1867-1883
Composition:
75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #:
3827
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$4,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $3,300 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $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 |
Shield Nickel 5c Rays, 1866-1867 PR [Type]
Worth: $875 – $12,600
1866 5c Rays PR
Worth: $875 – $12,600
1867 5c Rays PR
Worth: $18,000 – $50,000
Shield Nickel 5c No Rays, 1867-1883 PR [Type]
Worth: $180 – $7,200
1867 5c No Rays PR
Worth: $180 – $1,980
1867 5c No Rays, Pattern Reverse, FS-1902 PR
Worth: $1,800 – $13,200
1868 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,600
1869 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,960
1870 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $1,410
1871 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $5,400
1872 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,600
1874 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $3,360
1875 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $6,000
1876 5c PR
Worth: $180 – $2,640
1877 5c PR
Worth: $1,250 – $7,500
1873 5C Closed 3, Fletcher 2, JD-1, R.2, PR65 PCGS. CAC. Repunching on the 1 in the date identifies the sole proof die pair...
$854
1873 Shield Nickel. Close 3. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$586
1873 5C Closed 3 PR63 NGC. NGC Census: 55 in 63, 281 finer (10/25). CDN: $430 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,100. ...
$552
1873 5C Closed 3 PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (37/7). Mintage 1,100. ...
$1,560
1873 Shield Nickel. Close 3. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$312
1873 5C Closed 3 PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/0). Mintage 1,100. ...
$2,640
1873 5C Closed 3 -- Environmental Damage -- NCS. Proof. Mintage 1,100. ...
$192
1873 5c PCGS Proof 58 (Closed 3)
$190
1873 5C Closed 3 PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/415). NGC Census: (1/302). Mintage: 1,100. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$218
1873 5C Closed 3 PR65 NGC. CAC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CAC: 26 in 65, 20 finer (5/26). CDN: $842 Whsle. Bid...
$915
1873 5C Closed 3 PR64 PCGS. CDN: $580 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,100. ...
$641
1873 Shield Nickel. Close 3. Proof-63 (ANACS). OH.
$456
1873 5C Closed 3 PR66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (36/6). NGC Census: (36/7). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Minta...
$900
1873 Shield Nickel. Close 3. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$456
1873 Shield Nickel. Close 3. Proof-67 (PCGS).
$2,400
1873 5C Closed 3--Environmental Damaged--PR60 NCS. PR60 Details. NGC Census: (1/279). PCGS Population (2/386). Mintage: 1,1...
$218
1873 5C Closed 3 PR65 NGC. Mintage 1,100. ...
$576
1873 5C Closed 3 PR64 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 29 in 64, 45 finer (2/26). CDN: $535 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 1,100. ...
$671
1873 5C Closed 3 PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (54/265). PCGS Population: (87/385). CDN: $355 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage...
$348
1873 5C Closed 3 PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (36/6). NGC Census: (36/7). CDN: $725 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66....
$1,140
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