1873 2C Closed 3, RB PR(PCGS#3652)

June 2026 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3091

Grade

PR65RB

Price

3,660

Lot Description

Exquisite surfaces combine original mint orange color with an overlay of warm olive-brown patina. Fully struck to a high Proof standard and expertly preserved, fully justifying the Gem grade assigned by PCGS. This issue is key to completion of a specialized two-cent collection, as the 1873 is a Proof-only coin that comes in two variants. The Close 3, offered here, is believed to be the original issue of the year, with a mintage estimated at 600 pieces in the <em>Guide Book</em>. This is one of the nicest extant in the certified Red and Brown category, and will please even the most discerning numismatist.