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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. Gems are scarce with brown color and those with more red are even more scarce.
Obverse Description
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 Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
1328
Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1873
Reverse Designer:
James B. Longacre
Reverse Lettering:
ONE CENT
Weight (gr):
3.11 gr
Weight (oz):
0.11 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Open 3
Coin Date:
1873
Denomination:
1c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
11,676,500
Coinage Type:
Indian Head Cent
Coinage Years:
1864-1909
Composition:
95% copper; 5% zinc & tin
PCGS #:
2108
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Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c 1859, Reverse of 1858 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/Indian-Cent.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $5 – $25,000
1859 1c MS
Worth: $5 – $25,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Copper Nickel, 1860-1864 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1863-obv.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1860 1c Round Bust MS
Worth: $6 – $18,000
1860 1c Pointed Bust MS
Worth: $7 – $28,800
1861 1c MS
Worth: $14 – $72,000
1862 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $72,000
1863 1c MS
Worth: $6 – $18,750
1864 1c Copper Nickel MS
Worth: $14 – $20,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_j4gae-0.20200712022457246.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $1 – $1,688
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RB [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/981xxx/b7d2ef71-9a5a-4a36-8889-23a25d97c412.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $44 – $2,000
Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]
![Indian Head Cent 1c Bronze, 1864-1909 MS RD [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200826/ha_com_131705_30309-0.20200826140250544.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $110 – $120,000
1864 1c Bronze MS BN
Worth: $10 – $625
1864 1c Bronze MS RB
Worth: $160 – $11,500
1864 1c Bronze MS RD
Worth: $300 – $18,000
1873 Indian Cent. Open 3. MS-65 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$7,200
1873 1C Open 3 MS66 Red PCGS....
$4,920
1873 1C Open 3 MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (59/42). Mintage 11,676,500. ...
$1,200
1873 1C Open 3 MS63 Red NGC. NGC Census: (3/26). PCGS Population: (8/98). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1...
$840
1873 1C Open 3 MS60--RECOLORED--Red ANACS.UNC Details...
$184
1873 1C Open 3 MS65 Red PCGS....
$4,470
1C 1873 OPEN 3. PCGS MS66 RD
$4,935
1873 Indian Cent. Open 3. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$1,140
1873 Indian Cent. Open 3. MS-63 RD (PCGS).
$676
1873 Indian Cent. Open 3. MS-65 RD (PCGS).
$3,000
1873 1C Open 3 MS66 Red PCGS. This is the more available type for the year in high grades, though it is clearly a major rar...
$5,520
1873 Indian Cent. Open 3. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC.
$1,800
$1,265
1873 1C Open 3, Misplaced Date, Snow 6, FS-1302, MS65 Red NGC. CAC. Eagle Eye Photo sticker, with card included. NGC Census...
$1,260
1873 1C Open 3 MS66+ Red PCGS. ...
$15,600
1873 1C Open 3 MS64 Red PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/43). NGC Census: (19/9). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta...
$1,170
$1,208
1873 1C Open 3 MS65 Red PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,000
1873 Indian Cent. Open 3. MS-66 RD (PCGS).
$6,600
1873 Indian Cent. Open 3. MS-64 RD (PCGS).
$1,320
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