Mintage: 455,000                                                                     

Scarcity: A generally scarce date in all grades.  Mint State examples are available with the Small Block S variety 
being slightly more difficult than the Small Thin S.

Updated Greer Rarity Ratings
Small Thin S Rarity: G-VG R3, F-VF R4-, EF-AU R4+, MS R5+
Small Block S Rarity: G-VG R3+, F-VF R4, EF-AU R5-, MS R6
Overall Rarity: G-VG R3-, F-VF R3+, EF-AU R4, MS R5

                                Fortin Variety Rarity Estimates In VF - Mint State

Comments: The date positions on Obverse 1 and Obverse 2 are very similar.  Check for repunching of the 1 digit to 
properly attribute each obverse die.  Obverse 1 is always found paired with the Small Thin S reverse.  Obverse 2 is 
always paired with the Small Block S reverse.  The Small Block S reverse is more difficult to locate than the Small 
Thin S reverse.  Variety 101 tends to come softly struck on both the obverse and reverse with late die state examples 
being available.  Circulated examples of both varieties are often seen with problems.
  
                               Value As A Date (Coin World Trends/CoinValues

1873-S With Arrows Date Gallery

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