Whitman Expo
1873 Closed 3, DDO One Cent MS RB FS-102, S-2
Details
The Closed 3 Variety from 1873 displays serifs on the 3 that are so close, it can be confused with an 8. This variety is far more rare than its Open 3 counterpart. Common through MS63 with MS64's and finer gems becoming more scarce. We start seeing true rarity in this issue at the MS65 level especially with red color.
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:
285655
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
1c / One Cent
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
11,676,500
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Closed 3, DDO
Variety 2:
FS-102, S-2
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
3.11 gr
Weight:
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
