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1873 2C. Open 3 PCGS PF64 BR

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1873 2C. Open 3 PCGS PF64 BR
<b>1873 Two Cents. Open 3. PCGS graded PF64 BR.</b> Possibly a restrike, the open 3 dies were been made after the denomination was eliminated in April 1873. Since only one obverse die was mentioned as being destroyed in the January 2, 1874 &#40;pursuant to a letter of that date&#41;, it is possible that this Open 3 was not made until well into 1874. As a restrike, these pieces would not have been included in the listed Proof mintage of 600 pieces &#40;all of which were Closed 3 pieces distributed with the sets before April 1, 1873&#41;. The old figure of 500 1873 Open 3 coins in the Red Book results from the known mintage of new-style 1873 Proof sets &#40;with the arrows coins and the Trade Dollar&#41;. Based on frequency of appearance, some are of the opinion that it is likely the original mintage of this variety was closer to 75 pieces! A very presentable, indeed handsome reddish brown Proof with smooth glossy finish and crisp detail in the strike <b>&#40;PCGS # 3654&#41;</b>

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