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1873 IHC, Close Or Open 3?

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I have no earthly clue what the diagnostics are. Please educate me on this coin...

1873-IHC,-Close-Or-Open-3?

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That would be an open 3. However, there are a couple varieties that are open 3, but look like it is a closed 3 because of the repunched date. Note the picture below, the serifs on the closed 3 are much closer together.

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Thank you very much. Any search I did was bringing up listings on ebay and closed links. No help at all. Now I know. Thanks!
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The logo type face was changed mid-year in 1873. You can see this variety in most all 1873 coinage. My 2013 issue of A Guide Book of United States coins (the Red Book) shows photos of the variety on page 115.
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