- USA Coin Book
- Harryguss's Coin Book
- 1873 P Nickel Three Cent Three Cents : Open 3
Harryguss's 1873 P Nickel Three Cent Three Cents : Open 3
Copper Nickel Pieces
Mintage: 783,000
Metal Composition: 75% Copper - 25% Nickel
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Mass / Weight: 1.94 grams
What this coin looks like (obverse, reverse, mint mark location, special features, etc.):There were two major varieties of the 1873 Three Cent Piece in regards to the style of the number "3" in the 1873 date. The open "3" is depicted above and has a narrower space between the two ends of the "3". In addition: The Open "3" is also closer to the liberty bust than the Closed "3" variety. The difference between the 1873 Closed 3 vs Open 3 Three Cent Piece can be seen in the comparison example image of both coins below:
Coin valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD
Good (G-4) |
Very Good (VG-8) |
Fine (F-12) |
Very Fine (VF-20) |
Extremely Fine (EF-40) |
About Uncirculated (AU-50) |
Uncirculated (MS-60) |
Uncirculated (MS-65) |
Proof (PR-65) |
25 | 31 | 36 | 41 | 59 | 84 | 210 | 452 | - |
MELT VALUE: $0.0205
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