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1873 Closed 3 Proof
| Weight | 1.672 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-5302 |
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The 1873 proof gold dollar was struck using the Closed 3 date punch, the earlier of the two punch styles used in 1873 coinage. The Coinage Act of 1873 reorganized American currency, and proof coins from this transitional year carry historical significance beyond their numismatic rarity. The Closed 3 proof was produced before the Mint switched to the Open 3 punch later in the year.
An estimated 25 proof gold dollars were struck in 1873. Surviving examples are scarce. The Closed 3 proof pairs with the Closed 3 circulation strike as a distinct variety entry, and collectors who pursue proof gold dollars by variety track both the 1873 Closed 3 and Open 3 formats. The proof shows Longacre's design in its sharpest form, with the Closed 3 date punch clearly distinguishable on well-preserved coins.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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