1873 Gold Liberty Head $1 Open 3 PCGS MS63
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Why order this 1873 Open 3 $1 Liberty Head Gold Dollar?
The Liberty Head Gold Dollar is the smallest coin in American history. The gold coin was first issued in the wake of gold rushes in Georgia and the Carolinas, which also led to the establishment of US Mint branches in Charlotte, North Carolina and Dahlonega, Georgia. This coin is part of the Type 3 variety of that historic series.
- This coin was $1 US legal tender.
- It was struck from 1.67 g of .900 fine gold.
- This piece was struck at the Philadelphia Mint.
- This piece is classified as "Open 3" variety and has a mintage of 123,300 pieces.
- Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) graded this coin Mint State 63.
Striking Liberty Design by James Longacre
Obverse: On the obverse is a left-facing Liberty. She dons a feathered headdress. "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" arches over the image along the rim.
Reverse: The coin's face value, "1 DOLLAR," and date, "1873," are inscribed at the center of the reverse. They are encircled by a wreath.
Beautifully Maintained MS63
This coin earned a Mint State 63 grade from the experts at Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). That grade indicates that the coin has about an average strike and shows no traces of wear.
Add this Open 3 1873 $1 Liberty Head Gold Dollar to your collection today.
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This 1873 Gold Liberty Head $1 Open 3 PCGS MS63 is proudly minted by the U.S. Mint.
The United States Mint was founded in 1792 and manufactures circulating, collectible, and bullion coinage.
Year of Issue: | 1873 |
Mint: | U.S. Mint |
Grading Service: | PCGS |
Grade: | MS63 |
Variety: | Open 3 |
Composition: | Gold |
Diameter: | 13 mm |
Edge Type: | Reeded |
Country: | United States |
Legal Tender: | United States |
Currency: | Dollar |
Denomination: | 1 |