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1873 1C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS. Since they were struck 1873[1C] Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS.

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1873 1C Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS. Since they were struck 1873[1C] Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS.
<B>1873<1C> Closed 3 PR65 Red PCGS.</B></I> Since they were struck early in the year, all proof 1873 cents are of the Closed 3 variety. An analysis of surviving examples seems to suggest that the Mint took little care with the preparation of this issue. The fields are usually moderately reflective, at best, and the attenuated nature of Liberty's eye and the first feather in the headdress further suggest excessive die polishing. Writing in 2002, Ron Sirna notes of the proof 1873: "This is a very tough coin to locate in gem full red condition. This is due to the sloppy die preparation, which produced coins that do not seem to excite very often." A fortunate survivor, both the obverse and the reverse are aglow with copper-golden luster with some slight muting overall. Suitably vibrant reflectivity shimmers over crisp features that were obviously the recipient of a powerful impression. Some minor carbon spotting serves to limit the already high grade. Population: 28 in 65, 3 finer (1/06).