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1873 $10 Closed 3 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS AU53
US $45,016
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Add On NONE
Grading service
PCGS
Cert number
42244992
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Date
2026-06-10
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Description
1873 $10 Closed 3 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS AU53
1873 $10 Closed 3 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS AU53
1873 $10 Closed 3
SKU: 42244992
A classic rarity of the Liberty Head Eagle series, this 1873 $10 Closed 3 from the Philadelphia Mint—certified PCGS AU53—offers an exceptional opportunity for advanced numismatists and discerning collectors alike. With an original business-strike mintage of just 800 pieces and only 25 Proofs, the 1873 $10 is widely regarded as one of the five or six rarest dates in the entire U.S. Ten Dollar gold series. Among Philadelphia Mint Liberty Head eagles, only the 1875 is scarcer. All 1873 eagles were struck with the Closed 3 date style, distinguishing this issue from other 1873 Philadelphia gold denominations that exist with both Open and Closed 3 numerals.
Well known to specialists, surviving 1873 eagles show minimal true circulation wear but exhibit satiny, slightly reflective luster and the typical scattered abrasions from transport—hallmarks of the issue. This AU53 example displays strong design definition and eye appeal consistent with the small, closely held population of survivors, estimated at only 25–35 pieces across all grades.
Key highlights
Date/Denomination: 1873 $10 Liberty Head Eagle (Ten Dollar Gold)
Mint/Variety: Philadelphia, Closed 3
Certification: PCGS AU53
Rarity: One of the five or six rarest dates in the Liberty Head Eagle series; among Philadelphia issues, surpassed only by 1875
Mintage: 800 business strikes; 25 Proofs
Estimated survivors: Approximately 25–35 total known
Population (PCGS): 3 graded AU53; only 11 finer across all grades
Strike and surfaces: Generally well struck with satiny, slightly reflective luster; abrasions typical for the issue
Historical context: Struck in the pivotal year of the Coinage Act of 1873, adding important 19th-century monetary history to its numismatic appeal
Why this coin
Key-date cornerstone: Essential for a complete Liberty Head Eagle set and a standout for advanced date collectors
Certified quality: A problem-free, mid-AU example in a series/date where high-grade survivors are elusive
Limited market availability: With so few known, examples trade infrequently, making acquisition opportunities rare
SEO keywords: 1873 $10 Liberty Head Eagle, 1873 Closed 3 Eagle, Philadelphia Mint Ten Dollar gold, PCGS AU53 gold coin, rare Liberty Head Eagle, low-mintage gold eagle, key date US gold.
Add a true trophy rarity to your cabinet—an 1873 Closed 3 Eagle that combines historical significance, extreme scarcity, and certified AU quality.
PCGS # 8666.000000
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU53
Year 1873
Strike Business
1873 $10 Closed 3 Liberty Head Eagle PCGS AU53
1873 $10 Closed 3
SKU: 42244992
A classic rarity of the Liberty Head Eagle series, this 1873 $10 Closed 3 from the Philadelphia Mint—certified PCGS AU53—offers an exceptional opportunity for advanced numismatists and discerning collectors alike. With an original business-strike mintage of just 800 pieces and only 25 Proofs, the 1873 $10 is widely regarded as one of the five or six rarest dates in the entire U.S. Ten Dollar gold series. Among Philadelphia Mint Liberty Head eagles, only the 1875 is scarcer. All 1873 eagles were struck with the Closed 3 date style, distinguishing this issue from other 1873 Philadelphia gold denominations that exist with both Open and Closed 3 numerals.
Well known to specialists, surviving 1873 eagles show minimal true circulation wear but exhibit satiny, slightly reflective luster and the typical scattered abrasions from transport—hallmarks of the issue. This AU53 example displays strong design definition and eye appeal consistent with the small, closely held population of survivors, estimated at only 25–35 pieces across all grades.
Key highlights
Date/Denomination: 1873 $10 Liberty Head Eagle (Ten Dollar Gold)
Mint/Variety: Philadelphia, Closed 3
Certification: PCGS AU53
Rarity: One of the five or six rarest dates in the Liberty Head Eagle series; among Philadelphia issues, surpassed only by 1875
Mintage: 800 business strikes; 25 Proofs
Estimated survivors: Approximately 25–35 total known
Population (PCGS): 3 graded AU53; only 11 finer across all grades
Strike and surfaces: Generally well struck with satiny, slightly reflective luster; abrasions typical for the issue
Historical context: Struck in the pivotal year of the Coinage Act of 1873, adding important 19th-century monetary history to its numismatic appeal
Why this coin
Key-date cornerstone: Essential for a complete Liberty Head Eagle set and a standout for advanced date collectors
Certified quality: A problem-free, mid-AU example in a series/date where high-grade survivors are elusive
Limited market availability: With so few known, examples trade infrequently, making acquisition opportunities rare
SEO keywords: 1873 $10 Liberty Head Eagle, 1873 Closed 3 Eagle, Philadelphia Mint Ten Dollar gold, PCGS AU53 gold coin, rare Liberty Head Eagle, low-mintage gold eagle, key date US gold.
Add a true trophy rarity to your cabinet—an 1873 Closed 3 Eagle that combines historical significance, extreme scarcity, and certified AU quality.
PCGS # 8666.000000
Grading Service PCGS
Grade AU53
Year 1873
Strike Business
