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1873 Doubled Liberty
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 11,676,500 Combined mintage for all 1873 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-344 |
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Other recorded varieties for 1873:
- 1873 Closed 3 · Closed 3
- 1873 Open 3 · Open 3
External references
The 1873 Doubled Liberty variety shows doubling in the letters of LIBERTY on the headdress band. The die was impressed twice with the letter punches in slightly offset positions, creating a shadow effect where ghost images of the letters appear alongside the correctly positioned ones. The doubling is most visible in the letters L, I, and B, and can be confirmed under magnification on coins in Fine or better condition.
Doubled die varieties are among the most popular error types in American numismatics because the feature is permanent (in the die, not a striking anomaly), consistent (every coin from the die shows it), and visually dramatic (the doubling is often visible without a loupe). The 1873 Doubled Liberty is one of the earlier recognized doubled die varieties in the Indian Head series and carries a strong premium over standard 1873 cents.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | — | — |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | — | — |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | — | — |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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