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1873 Closed 3 Indian Head penny value guide -- the date variety explained, and grade-by-grade prices.
1873 cents exist in two main date-digit varieties -- "Closed 3" (the top and bottom of the 3 nearly touch) and "Open 3" (a more open gap) -- caused by a mid-year die change, not a deliberate design choice.
A separate, much rarer "Double Liberty" doubled-die variety also exists for 1873, worth roughly 15-25x the Closed 3 price at the same grade.
Mintage of 11,676,500 covers all 1873 varieties combined (Closed 3 + Open 3 + Double Liberty), not Closed 3 alone.
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Condition drives price more than any other factor on a coin like this — two examples of the same date can be worth very different amounts depending on wear and authentication.
The value table above is organized by grade for a reason — a coin's condition, not just its date, sets where it lands on that range. If you're not sure how to grade, a seller's photos and description should call it out.
A professionally graded (PCGS/NGC) example carries more certainty than a raw coin, and usually a small premium for it. Both are fine to buy — just factor grading into the price you're comparing.
Prices vary between individual sellers here, not one retailer's price list. Sort by price, check the seller's Metal Points and order history, and message the seller if photos don't show enough detail to grade confidently.
About the 1873 Closed 3 Indian Head Penny
Value depends heavily on condition. A well-worn example brings closer to $34, while an uncirculated one can reach $612 or more.
1873 cents exist in two main date-digit varieties -- "Closed 3" (the top and bottom of the 3 nearly touch) and "Open 3" (a more open gap) -- caused by a mid-year die change, not a deliberate design choice.
For anything you believe is a key date or an error, professional grading protects both buyer and seller by settling condition and authenticity before money changes hands.
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