1873 $5 Closed 3 PR(PCGS#8468)

Internet Auction #1045

Auctioneer

David Lawrence RC

Lot Number

7338

Grade

PR61

Price

17,250

Lot Description

1873 $5 PCGS Proof 61 (Closed 3, OGH) DLRC #: 1679359 // PCGS #: 8468 Like the other gold denominations of this scarce date, just 25 pieces were produced. Approximately a dozen can be traced today, with very few pieces entering the market at any point. Housed in an old green PCGS holder, this is a rare opportunity for an extremely scarce date. * Category : Gold Coinage * Series : $5 Liberty Gold (Proof) * Type : Liberty head, with motto * Years for Type : 1866-1908 * Strike : Proof * Denomination : Half eagle * Mint Location : Philadelphia * Designer : Christian Gobrecht * Composition : 90% gold; 10% copper * Weight : 8.359g * Edge Type : Reeded * Mintage : 25