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1873 1C Open 3 MS65 Red NGC

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1873 1C Open 3 MS65 Red NGC
<B>1873 1C Open 3 MS65 Red NGC.</B></I> The modified 3 in the date was done after January 13, 1873, when Chief Coiner Archibald Louden Snowden made a formal complaint about the similarity between the 3 punch that was used in the date and an 8. Full red coins are scarce of both varieties, but the Open 3 is slightly more available. This piece shows rich pinkish-tinged red surfaces and bright fields. Sharply struck on the obverse, only the top of the shield on the reverse shows any signs of weakness. Census: 6 in 65, 1 finer (6/07).<BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> James B. Longacre<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>\)