1873 G$1 Closed 3 PR(PCGS#7623)

1873 G$1 Closed 3 PR (PCGS#7623)

Internet Auction #1045

Lot Description: 1873 G$1 NGC/CAC Proof 61 (Closed 3) DLRC #: 1678887 // PCGS #: 7623 From an incredibly low mintage of just 25 pieces, it is estimated that half of that number survive today. This elusive issue is rarely offered in an affordable format such as this. Likely the rarest proof issue in the entire gold dollar series, even circulation strikes are difficult to locate with a mintage of just 1,800 pieces. A truly rare piece that is often overlooked, but nevertheless a classic, underrated rarity. CAC approved for quality. * Category : Gold Coinage * Series : $1 Gold (Proof) * Type : Princess large head, type 3 * Years for Type : 1856-1889 * Strike : Proof * Denomination : Gold dollar * Mint Location : Philadelphia * Designer : James B. Longacre * Composition : 90% gold; 10% copper * Weight : 1.672g * Edge Type : Reeded * Mintage : 25