1873 Open 3 Indian Princes (Large Head) Gold Dollar
| Weight | 1.672 grams |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Mintage | 123,825 Combined mintage for all 1873 varieties |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Designer | James B. Longacre |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-5304 |
The 1873 Open 3 gold dollar shares the year's total mintage of 123,825 coins with the Closed 3 variety, a dramatic increase from the 3,530 struck in 1872. The surge reflected the Coinage Act of February 12, 1873, which reorganized American coinage and discontinued several denominations. The gold dollar survived, and the increased production may have been driven by anticipation of the Act's broader monetary changes. The Open 3 uses a date punch where the knobs of the numeral 3 are widely spaced, leaving the digit visibly open.
The Open 3 is the more common of the two 1873 varieties. Circulated examples are readily available in all grades, and Uncirculated coins can be found with moderate searching. The coin represents a production spike in what had been a decade of minimal output, and its relative availability makes it one of the more accessible post-Civil War gold dollar dates.
| Grade | Description | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $310–$355 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $310–$360 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $320–$370 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $420–$485 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $745–$790 |
This table is for educational purposes only and is intended to illustrate general market price trends and pricing steps between grades. Actual market conditions may vary significantly, especially for rarer pieces that often command premiums above the ranges shown here.
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