1873 Nickel Three Cent : Closed 3

Copper Nickel Pieces

Mintage: 390,000

Minted at: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

Designer - Engraver: James B Longacre

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 closed "3" is depicted above and has a wider space between the two ends of the "3". In addition: The Closed "3" is also farther away from the liberty bust than the Open "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 Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition
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	$78	$200	$333	$393

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1873 Nickel Three Cent Piece (Closed 3 Variety) is Worth $31 in Average Condition and can be Worth $200 to $333 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Proof Coins can be Worth $393 or more. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.

MELT VALUE: $0.0207

More 1873 Three Cent Piece Mints/Varieties