1873 G$1 Closed 3 MS60 PCGS #7574

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Expert Comments

David Akers (1975/88)

This variety was not known until Harry X. Boosel discovered it not too many years ago. The 1873 Closed 3 gold dollar is one of the rarest coins in the series and certainly one of the most unpublicized. The Closed 3 in the date is just that - closed, and on first glance, many would mistake it for an 8 and certainly over the years, it is likely that some 1873 Closed 3 gold dollars have been sold as 1878's and vice versa.

PCGS #

7574

Designer

James Barton Longacre

Edge

Reeded

Diameter

14.30 millimeters

Weight

1.70 grams

Mintage

1800

Metal

90% Gold, 10% Copper

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Region

The United States of America

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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

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.
65 or Better	150	R-7.5	13 / 49 TIE	20 / 81 TIE
All Grades	75	R-8.2	16 / 49 TIE	34 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	5	R-9.7	5 / 49 TIE	11 / 81 TIE

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.
65 or Better	150
All Grades	75
60 or Better	5

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.
65 or Better	R-7.5
All Grades	R-8.2
60 or Better	R-9.7

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.
65 or Better	13 / 49 TIE
All Grades	16 / 49 TIE
60 or Better	5 / 49 TIE

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.
65 or Better	20 / 81 TIE
All Grades	34 / 81 TIE
60 or Better	11 / 81 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos	Grade	Thumbnail	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 PCGS grade
2	MS65 estimated grade

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

#2 MS65 PCGS grade

#2 MS65 estimated grade