1873-S $20 Open 3 (Regular Strike)

Series: Liberty Head $20 1850-1907

PCGS MS62

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PCGS MS62

PCGS #:: 8979

Designer:: James Barton Longacre

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 34.00 millimeters

Weight:: 33.40 grams

Mintage:: 1,040,600

Mint:: San Francisco

Metal:: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $35,250 • MS62 • 09-25-2013 • Heritage Auctions

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1873-S $20 Closed 3
1873-S $20 Open 3

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	2,657	R-4.4	11 / 31 TIE	64 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	65	R-8.3	15 / 31 TIE	57 / 148 TIE
65 or Better	0	R-10.1	1 / 31	1 / 148

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,657
60 or Better	65
65 or Better

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.4
60 or Better	R-8.3
65 or Better	R-10.1

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	11 / 31 TIE
60 or Better	15 / 31 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 31

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	64 / 148 TIE
60 or Better	57 / 148 TIE
65 or Better	1 / 148

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS62 PCGS grade	"AWA" Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection
1	MS62 PCGS grade	“Granite Lady” Hoard
1	MS62 PCGS grade
1	MS62 PCGS grade
5	MS62 PCGS grade
5	MS62 PCGS grade
5	MS62 PCGS grade
5	MS62 PCGS grade
5	MS62 PCGS grade
5	MS62 PCGS grade

#1 MS62 PCGS grade

"AWA" Collection - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS62 PCGS grade

“Granite Lady” Hoard

#1 MS62 PCGS grade

#5 MS62 PCGS grade

Gordon Wrubel: San Francisco Mint 1873 $20. Libs come with Open and Closed 3s. Unlike their Philadelphia Mint counterparts, the Open 3 variety is about three times scarcer than the Closed 3. If you are examining a coin that is not designated, and you do not have the photos above for reference, check the ball on the lower loop of the 3. On the Open 3, the size of the ball is about the same as the opening of the 3 and may just pass through it. On the Closed 3, the ball is too large to pass through the constricted opening. As you can see from the Condition Census listing above, this variety is a rarity in the grade of MS 62 or better.