1873 gold dollar. Closed or open 3?

I tried this one a couple of times, and finally found the option to post a new thread.

Hopefully someone can offer a nuetral opinion.

I recently purchased an 1873 gold dollar at auction. It was part of a piece of jewelry, and
consequently holed at the top. Anyway, upon examination of the coin, it appeared to be
an 1878. When I put it under magnification, I found it to be an 1873.

It seems to me that its a closed 3, but pictures I have found on the web are confusing.....
some open 3's appear closed, and some closed 3's seem open.

I am looking for an unbiased opinion.

see attached picture...45X magnification on the date.

 

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Thanks so much, the pictures you posted are the best examples I have seen.

What the heck, it was a bit of wishful thinking on my part, but I am still happy with the coin.

Thanks again, your feedback is appreciated!:hail: