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1873 Closed 3 Proof
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Proof |
| Mintage | 1,173,000 Combined mintage for all 1873 varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-963 |
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The 1873 Closed 3 proof three-cent nickel uses the earlier of the two 1873 date punches. Proof production for the Closed 3 is estimated at approximately 600 coins, though the exact figure is not documented in surviving Mint records. The proof shows the Closed 3 diagnostic clearly, with the 3's inward-curving arms visible in full detail.
The Open 3 proof, which would have been produced later in 1873, appears to not exist for the three-cent nickel, with only the Closed 3 proof being recognized by major grading services. Collectors seeking the 1873 proof need only find the Closed 3 version to complete the date.
Reference data only — not an appraisal.
| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR-63 | Proof (PR) | — | — |
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