1873 Penny Closed 3, RB (Proof): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1873 Penny Closed 3, RB in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $215.00 and $3,000.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $4,025.00 in the 04/01/2008 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: James Barton Longacre

Edge: Plain

Diameter: 19.00 millimeters

Weight: 3.11 grams

Mintage: 1,100

Mint: Philadelphia

Metal: 95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc

Series: Indian Cents 1859-1909

1873 Penny Closed 3, Rb (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

Grade	Price($)
MS-66	3,000.00
MS-65+	1,700.00
MS-65	1,350.00
MS-64+	900.00
MS-64	700.00
MS-63+	525.00
MS-63	475.00
MS-62+	425.00
MS-62	400.00
MS-61	335.00
MS-60	215.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	215.00	3,000.00	911.36

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1873 Indian Cent. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1873 Penny Open 3, BN (Regular Strike)	35.00	340.00	350.00	2,250.00
1873 Penny Closed 3, BN (Regular Strike)	30.00	440.00	475.00	1,400.00
1873 Penny Doubled Liberty, BN (Regular Strike)	125.00	7,550.00	7,750.00	16,000.00
1873 Penny Closed 3, BN (Proof)	N/A	N/A	190.00	4,000.00
1873 Penny Open 3, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	400.00	16,000.00
1873 Penny Closed 3, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	475.00	3,850.00
1873 Penny Closed 3, RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	400.00	70,000.00
1873 Penny Doubled Liberty, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	8,000.00	70,000.00
1873 Penny Open 3, RPD FS-1301, S-1, BN (Regular Strike)	57.00	400.00	500.00	625.00
1873 Penny Open 3 RPD FS-1301 S-1 (FS-009.3), RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	550.00	1,100.00
1873 Penny Open 3 RPD FS-1301 S-1 (FS-009.3), RD (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1,850.00	1,850.00
1873 Penny DDO FS-102, Snow-2, BN (Regular Strike)	60.00	875.00	925.00	1,900.00
1873 Penny DDO FS-102, Snow-2, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	1,150.00	3,000.00
1873 Penny Open 3, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	375.00	3,400.00
1873 Penny DDO FS-101, S-1 Closed 3, BN (Regular Strike)	185.00	7,600.00	7,800.00	16,100.00
1873 Penny DDO FS-101, S-1 Closed 3, RB (Regular Strike)	N/A	N/A	10,600.00	70,150.00
1873 Penny Closed 3, RD (Proof)	N/A	N/A	250.00	8,750.00
1873 Penny Closed 3, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	1,850.00	12,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1873 Penny Closed 3, Rb (Proof) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

Lowest Sale Price
Highest Sale Price
Average Sale Price
Most Recent Sale Price
Number of Sales
Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:

Find On eBay

$265.00

Lowest Sale Price

$1,150.00

Highest Sale Price

$509.11

Average Sale Price

$700.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$44,801.28

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-66	805.00	4,025.00	1,885.63
MS-65	460.00	2,185.00	904.02
MS-64+	488.75	1,150.00	819.38
MS-64	265.00	1,150.00	509.11
MS-63	138.00	528.75	300.73
MS-62	170.00	432.00	275.25
MS-61	396.00	396.00	396.00
MS-60	173.00	263.00	218.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1873 Penny Closed 3, RB (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-60 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $4,025.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1873 Penny Closed 3, RB (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1873 Penny Closed 3, RB (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.24% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Bowers & Merena with 9.76% / 5.37% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1873 Penny Closed 3, RB (Proof) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-65	NGC	Stack's Bowers	900.00	03/29/2023
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	700.00	03/19/2023
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	960.00	11/30/2022
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	1,080.00	08/31/2022
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	504.00	04/13/2022
MS-61	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	396.00	02/09/2022
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	600.00	02/03/2022
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	720.00	01/26/2022
MS-66	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	2,280.00	11/30/2021
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	630.00	10/27/2021
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	720.00	10/06/2021
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,320.00	09/29/2021
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	840.00	08/11/2021
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	660.00	06/16/2021
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	720.00	04/28/2021
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	840.00	03/03/2021
MS-65	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	750.00	11/01/2020
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,140.00	10/28/2020
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	324.00	05/06/2020
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	504.00	03/04/2020
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	336.00	01/29/2020
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,080.00	01/12/2020
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	900.00	01/01/2020
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,320.00	12/07/2019
MS-62	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	432.00	11/20/2019
MS-66	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	2,160.00	05/29/2019
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	480.00	05/01/2019
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	480.00	03/05/2019
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	432.00	01/16/2019
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	960.00	01/14/2019
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	456.00	01/02/2019
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	480.00	11/14/2018
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	720.00	10/30/2018
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	408.00	10/17/2018
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	432.00	09/19/2018
MS-65	PCGS	Legend Rare Coin Auctions	1,233.75	05/17/2018
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	600.00	01/03/2018
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	780.00	01/03/2018
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	456.00	12/26/2017
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	720.00	11/02/2017
MS-65	PCGS	Bonham's	848.00	09/05/2017
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	499.00	09/04/2017
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	525.00	07/17/2017
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	705.00	06/21/2017
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	476.00	04/10/2017
MS-66	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	3,760.00	03/29/2017
MS-63	PCGS	Kagin's	528.75	03/09/2017
MS-66	PCGS	Legend Rare Coin Auctions	3,525.00	09/29/2016
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	282.00	09/25/2016
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	646.25	07/27/2016
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	470.00	07/05/2016
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	564.00	12/03/2015
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	403.03	08/16/2015
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	646.25	04/26/2015
MS-66	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	3,055.00	03/27/2015
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	940.00	02/01/2015
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	493.50	01/07/2015
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	470.00	10/08/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	462.00	09/28/2014
MS-63	NGC	Great Collections	237.60	07/27/2014
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	470.00	06/04/2014
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	258.50	06/04/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	564.00	03/27/2014
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	705.00	12/05/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	646.00	08/08/2013
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	170.00	08/05/2013
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	940.00	07/11/2013
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	777.00	05/30/2013
MS-60	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	263.00	05/30/2013
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,293.00	04/24/2013
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	588.00	04/24/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	532.00	03/21/2013
MS-63	NGC	Great Collections	430.00	02/24/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Great Collections	579.00	02/10/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	646.00	02/07/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	499.00	01/09/2013
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	441.00	01/09/2013
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	411.00	11/29/2012
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	949.00	09/06/2012
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	329.00	09/06/2012
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	1,840.00	08/04/2012
MS-64+	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	488.75	08/04/2012
MS-64	NGC	Scotsman	517.50	07/27/2012
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	834.00	05/21/2012
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	431.00	04/18/2012
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	546.00	01/24/2012
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	546.00	01/03/2012
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	431.00	01/03/2012
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	546.00	12/08/2011
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	748.00	10/13/2011
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	690.00	08/15/2011
MS-64	PCGS	Stack's Bowers	288.00	08/15/2011
MS-64+	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,150.00	08/11/2011
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	661.00	07/07/2011
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	489.00	02/03/2011
MS-63	ANACS	Bowers & Merena	288.00	11/09/2010
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,035.00	08/11/2010
MS-63	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	232.00	06/17/2010
MS-64	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	460.00	06/17/2010
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	863.00	04/28/2010
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	446.00	03/24/2010
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	690.00	03/24/2010
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	633.00	02/03/2010
MS-66	NGC	David Lawrence RC	1,035.00	09/21/2009
MS-63	ICG	Heritage Auctions	219.00	09/11/2009
MS-62	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	299.00	07/31/2009
MS-63	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	250.00	06/01/2009
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	978.00	05/01/2009
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	483.00	04/09/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	575.00	04/01/2009
MS-64	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	340.00	03/01/2009
MS-64	ICG	Heritage Auctions	317.00	03/01/2009
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	311.00	02/23/2009
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	748.00	02/01/2009
MS-60	NCS	Heritage Auctions	173.00	12/29/2008
MS-65	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	949.00	11/01/2008
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	518.00	10/01/2008
MS-63	ICG	Heritage Auctions	207.00	09/01/2008
MS-62	ICG	Heritage Auctions	276.00	09/01/2008
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	3,450.00	07/30/2008
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	460.00	06/26/2008
MS-65	NGC	Bowers & Merena	633.00	06/01/2008
MS-66	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	4,025.00	04/01/2008
MS-65	PCGS	Stack's	1,380.00	02/26/2008
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	518.00	01/09/2008
MS-62	NGC	Heritage Auctions	299.00	10/02/2007
MS-63	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	322.00	09/25/2007
MS-65	NGC	Bowers & Merena	1,265.00	08/04/2007
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	518.00	06/05/2007
MS-65	NGC	Stack's	575.00	03/01/2007
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	518.00	01/01/2007
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	633.00	09/13/2006
MS-65	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	920.00	09/12/2006
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	345.00	08/22/2006
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	346.00	08/22/2006
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	230.00	07/11/2006
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	323.00	07/11/2006
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	920.00	03/02/2006
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	346.00	02/13/2006
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	247.00	11/30/2005
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	196.00	09/26/2005
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	460.00	09/01/2005
MS-66	NGC	American Numismatic Rarities	1,955.00	07/25/2005
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	276.00	07/04/2005
MS-64	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	443.00	06/27/2005
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	817.00	05/04/2005
MS-62	NGC	Heritage Auctions	196.00	05/04/2005
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	230.00	02/28/2005
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	489.00	02/23/2005
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	403.00	02/23/2005
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	805.00	02/23/2005
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	920.00	01/26/2005
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	345.00	01/17/2005
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	575.00	01/12/2005
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	345.00	11/04/2004
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,013.00	11/04/2004
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	728.00	10/27/2004
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	375.00	10/20/2004
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	375.00	10/06/2004
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	200.00	09/13/2004
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	345.00	08/23/2004
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,725.00	08/18/2004
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	391.00	07/26/2004
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,035.00	06/03/2004
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	575.00	06/03/2004
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	978.00	05/05/2004
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	604.00	05/05/2004
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	311.00	03/29/2004
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	805.00	03/10/2004
MS-66	NGC	American Numismatic Rarities	1,610.00	03/09/2004
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	345.00	01/12/2004
MS-64	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	1,150.00	01/07/2004
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	633.00	09/01/2003
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	564.00	05/01/2003
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	978.00	03/20/2003
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	357.00	02/26/2003
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	489.00	02/01/2003
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	460.00	01/08/2003
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,208.00	01/08/2003
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,323.00	09/01/2002
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	437.00	09/01/2002
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	437.00	07/27/2002
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	472.00	04/28/2002
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	345.00	04/01/2002
MS-62	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	334.00	02/24/2002
MS-63	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	259.00	01/13/2002
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	374.00	01/09/2002
MS-66	NGC	Bowers & Merena	1,955.00	11/28/2001
MS-63	NGC	Heritage Auctions	138.00	10/03/2001
MS-64	PCGS	Goldberg Auctioneers	322.00	10/02/2001
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	2,185.00	05/01/2001
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	288.00	04/05/2001
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	603.00	01/04/2001
MS-64	NONE	Heritage Auctions	920.00	11/16/2000
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	1,179.00	11/16/2000
MS-65	PCGS	Kingswood Galleries	1,144.00	10/12/2000
MS-64	NGC	Heritage Auctions	265.00	08/06/2000
MS-64	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	380.00	08/06/2000
MS-65	NONE	Heritage Auctions	1,006.00	11/18/1999
MS-64	NONE	Heritage Auctions	1,035.00	08/01/1998
MS-66	NGC	Stack's	1,900.00	10/16/1996
MS-64	NONE	Stack's	495.00	10/01/1992
MS-65	NONE	Stack's	1,705.00	10/01/1992
MS-65	NONE	Bowers & Merena	1,320.00	10/01/1987
MS-64	NONE	Bowers & Ruddy	550.00	11/01/1979