dandbq's 1873 P Nickel Three Cent Three Cents : Closed 3

Copper Nickel Pieces

Mintage: 390,000
Minted at: Philadelphia

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.):
1873 Nickel Three Cent Piece - Closed 3

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:

1873 Open 3 vs Closed 3 Nickel Three Cent Piece - Difference and Comparison

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)
253136415978200333393

MELT VALUE: $0.0209






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