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1873 50C Open 3, No Arrows Fine 12 PCGS. The rarity of

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1873 50C Open 3, No Arrows Fine 12 PCGS. The rarity of
<B>1873 50C Open 3, No Arrows Fine 12 PCGS.</B></I> The rarity of this issue is well known throughout the numismatic community. Although Mint records indicate that 214,200 Open 3 half dollars were produced, most of these coins were undoubtedly melted to provide silver for the Arrows coinage of this same year. This is an exceptionally smooth survivor whose surfaces are drenched in medium steel-gray patina with deeper accents in the protected areas. There are remarkably few abrasions for a circulated example, particularly on the obverse, and the devices display only light, even wear. Sure to be of interest to Seated half dollar specialists. Population: 3 in 12, only 8 are finer (1/06).