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1873 2c Closed 3 RD

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
PR63 $3,750.00
PR64 $4,250.00
PR65 $4,750.00
PR66 $9,000.00
PR67 $60,000.00
PR63 CAC $4,500.00
PR64 CAC $5,100.00
PR65 CAC $5,500.00
PR66 CAC $12,600.00
PR67 CAC $72,000.00

Apr Data

65 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1873 Two-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-64 RD (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 2,880 08/15/2024
    1873 Two-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-64 RD (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 3,360 03/27/2024
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 7,800 05/04/2023
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red PCGS. 66 HA 7,500 12/15/2022
    1873 2c PCGS/CAC Proof 65 RD (Closed 3) 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 5,000 07/18/2022
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red NGC. 66 HA 5,400 07/14/2021
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 3,000 01/21/2021
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red NGC. 66 HA 4,680 01/21/2021
    1873 Two-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-65 RD (PCGS). OGH. 65 Stacks Bowers 3,840 12/17/2020
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR67 Red PCGS. 67 HA 55,200 09/17/2020
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red PCGS. 66 HA 7,200 08/03/2020
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red NGC. 66 HA 5,640 08/03/2020
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 3,720 04/23/2020
    2C 1873 CLOSED 3. PCGS PR65 RD 65 Legend 4,230 03/26/2020
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red NGC. 65 HA 3,600 01/31/2019
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS Secure. CAC. 65 HA 4,386 11/08/2018
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 6,600 06/14/2018
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red PCGS. 66 HA 7,800 03/29/2018
    2C 1873 CL 3 PCGS PR65 RD CAC EX TROY WISEMAN 65 Legend 7,050 12/14/2017
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red PCGS Secure. CAC. 66 HA 14,400 11/02/2017
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red PCGS. 66 HA 9,106 02/19/2017
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red PCGS. 66 HA 14,100 02/19/2017
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 3,760 09/11/2016
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 3,525 09/11/2016
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 3,642 08/14/2016
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 3,525 07/10/2016
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 3,290 12/06/2015
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 3,290 12/06/2015
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 3,290 09/20/2015
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 4,847 06/23/2014
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR63 Red PCGS. 63 HA 3,055 09/29/2013
    1873 Two-Cent Piece. Close 3. Proof-65 RD (PCGS). OGH. 65 Stacks Bowers 8,636 06/20/2013
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 3,450 01/09/2011
    1873 Two-Cent Piece. Closed 3. Proof-66 RD (PCGS). Secure Holder. 66 Stacks Bowers 15,209 08/07/2010
    1873 Two-Cent Piece. Closed 3. Proof-67 RD (PCGS). Secure Holder. 67 Stacks Bowers 60,835 08/07/2010
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 5,290 07/11/2010
    1873 2c NGC Proof 65 RD (Closed 3) 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 4,945 05/20/2010
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red NGC. 65 HA 3,738 03/28/2010
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS. 65 HA 5,750 05/31/2009
    1873 Closed 3 2c PR RD 64 Stacks Bowers 4,600 05/14/2009
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red NGC. All 1873 two cent pieces were struck in proof, and two varieties are known with differing da 65 HA 4,025 05/12/2007
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS. Little mellowing of the original red has occurred on the surfaces, which are still a brilli 65 HA 6,325 01/06/2007
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS. A lovely blazing Gem example coined during the final year of the two-cent denomination. Bot 65 HA 6,900 09/16/2006
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS. A lovely blazing Gem example coined during the final year of the two-cent denomination. Bot 65 HA 4,312 07/30/2005
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red PCGS. 64 HA 2,530 03/25/2005
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR67 Red PCGS. 67 HA 48,875 01/15/2005
    1873 2c Closed 3 NGC Proof 64 RD 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 3,048 11/28/2004
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red PCGS. 66 HA 7,475 11/06/2004
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR66 Red PCGS. This is the Closed 3 66 HA 9,372 09/11/2004
    1873 2C Closed 3 PR64 Red PCGS. Fully struck with lovely, 64 HA 2,185 05/08/2004
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 3653
      Coin Date: 1873
      Denomination (Short): 2c
      Denomination (Long): 2 Cents
      Variety: Closed 3
      Desg: PR
      Composition: 0.95 copper; 0.05 tin & zinc
      Mintage: 600
      Strike Type: Proof
      Coinage Type: Two cent piece
      Coinage Years: 1864-1873
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 23
      Weight (Grams): 6.22
      Designer: James B. Longacre
      Edge: Plain
      Obverse Description: An ornate shield flanked on the left and right by leaves with arrow heads and shanks (crossed behind) appear protruding at the four corners. A ribbon above the shield bears the words IN GOD WE TRUST, making this coin design the first usage this now-ubiquitous motto. The date is positioned at the bottom center.
      Reverse Description: A large numeral 2 with the word CENTS below (smaller) in the center is framed by a well-defined wheat wreath tied at the bottom center by a simple ribbon. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA appears around the periphery.
      General Notes: The Closed 3 Variety from 1873 displays serifs on the 3 that are so close, it can be confused with an 8. This variety is slightly more common than its Open 3 counterpart. Both varieties come from a combined mintage of 300 coins. Scarce in all grades with great rarity when found in full red gem. Any cameo surfaces are considered extremely rare.
      PCGS #: 3653
      NGC ID: 2753
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