1873 1C Closed 3 Indian Cent - Type 3 Bronze CACG MS66RD

Offered here is a superb 1873 Indian Head Cent (1C), the desirable “Closed 3” variety of the Type 3 Bronze issue, certified CACG MS66RD and approved by CAC under cert #155249358. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this iconic small cent represents a pivotal period in American coinage, when the Indian Head design and bronze composition defined everyday commerce in the post–Civil War era. The 1873 “Closed 3” is a recognized and collected variety, distinguished by the tighter, more closed shape of the “3” in the date. Variety collectors and type collectors alike prize this issue for its clear attribution, historical relevance, and strong market demand across all grades. This example is designated RD (Red), retaining vibrant original mint color with rich, glowing red surfaces and exceptional eye appeal for the type. The strike is crisp with bold design definition, and the overall presentation is the kind that stands out in any Indian Cent set, whether you are building by date, by major variety, or assembling a high-grade type lineup. Key features Date, type, and variety: 1873 Indian Head Cent, Type 3 Bronze, “Closed 3” Mint: Philadelphia Grade and color: CACG MS66RD, RD (Red) Sticker: CAC approved Certification: CACG cert #155249358 Collector appeal: premium-grade example of a major Indian Cent variety with strong visual freshness and classic 19th-century U.S. numismatic significance An outstanding opportunity to acquire a high-end, CAC-approved 1873 Closed 3 Indian Cent with brilliant red color and the kind of quality that satisfies both advanced specialists and discerning new collectors.