1873 And 1873-S $20 Open And Closed 3 Varieties

PCGS - The Liberty Head Double Eagle series offers numismatists many fascinating collecting avenues, including three distinct subtypes involving the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" and spelling of the coin's denomination - or combinations thereof. And among the three subtypes are found numerous varieties, including four important varieties of 1873 Double Eagles. These include the Philadelphia-minted 1873 Open and Closed 3 and San Francisco 1873-S Open and Closed 3 issues.



These scarce 1873 $20 gold coins are highly desirable, particularly among date-and-mintmark collectors. The Liberty Head $20, designed by James B. Longacre and in production as a circulation coin from 1850 through 1907, represents the largest of the classic mass-produced United States gold denominations struck by the United States Mint. Therefore, this precious-metal coin, containing nearly a full troy ounce of gold, is relatively expensive to obtain. Nevertheless, it is a widely collected series, with type collectors and bullion investors pursuing the more common dates while many deep-pocketed collectors attempt completing date-and-mintmark sets. Therefore, there is significant demand for the 1873 Open 3 and Closed 3 varieties in all grades, particularly in the rare Mint State grades.

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