Description
Enhance your numismatic portfolio with a pivotal piece of 19th-century American coinage that captures a distinct moment in United States Mint history. Owning this scarce mid-year design variety provides a tangible connection to the Reconstruction Era while securing a specialized key-date variation that elevates any advanced Seated Liberty set.
Key Features and Value:
- “Closed 3” Date Variety: Features the original, short-lived date punch where the inner serifs of the “3” remain closely spaced. This distinction means you own an authentic first-production run from early 1873, struck before Chief Engraver William Barber modified the hub to create the “Open 3” variety due to legibility concerns.
- 90% Fine Silver Composition: Struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, ensuring intrinsic precious metal bullion value alongside significant historical collectors’ equity.
- Gobrecht Seated Liberty Artwork: Displays Liberty seated beside a shield while holding a staff topped with a Phrygian cap, paired with the classic Heraldic Eagle reverse. This iconic imagery guarantees instant recognition and strong visual appeal within high-grade type sets.
- Coinage Act of 1873 Historical Context: Minted during the landmark legislative year that fundamentally altered U.S. currency standards, giving this physical artifact heightened historical relevance compared to standard mintage years.
Technical Specifications:
- Issue Year: 1873
- Variety: Closed 3
- Denomination: Half Dollar
- Series: Seated Liberty Half Dollars (1839–1891)
- Metal Content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Diameter: 30.6 mm
- Weight: 12.44 grams
- Edge Type: Reeded
This 1873 Seated Liberty Half Dollar in the Closed 3 variety represents an essential acquisition for serious specialists in 19th-century U.S. silver and die varieties. Add this authentic piece of American monetary heritage to your vault to complete a major vacancy in your Seated Liberty collection.
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