1873 1C Closed 3, RB PR(PCGS#2307)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2142

Grade

PR66+RB

Price

2,100

Lot Description

The beautiful premium Gem surfaces are silky smooth in appearance with nary a detracting blemish in evidence. Delightful semi-reflectivity in the fields serves as a backdrop to fully impressed, satin-textured devices. Featuring original deep orange mint color and iridescent toning in lilac-brown and salmon-pink, this outstanding coin really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Close 3 date logotype, as are all Proof 1873 Indian cents. The mintage of this issue was not recorded by Mint personnel, although Rick Snow (2014) estimates it at 1,100 or more coins, the combined total of silver Proof sets produced that year of both the No Arrows and Arrows design types. Only a single die pairing is known. Survivors are rarely encountered with the quality and eye appeal of the present specimen. An impressive condition rarity worthy of strong bids.