Diameter: 23 mm
Mintage: Proof only, approximately 1,100 (Close 3 and Open 3)
Weight: 6.22 grams (96 grains)
Metal: Bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc)
Edge: Plain
Designer: James B. Longacre
Category: Two Cent Pieces
No business strikes were made in 1873, so the final year of the denomination exists only as a Proof, in Close 3 and Open 3 varieties. Because a Proof is required to complete a date set, the 1873 has always been in strong demand.
What’s It Worth?
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