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1870-CC $1 MS63 PCGS Secure. Variety 3-C....
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Description
1870-CC Seated Dollar, MS63
High Condition Census
1870-CC $1 MS63 PCGS Secure. Variety 3-C. Following its
original authorization seven years earlier, the Carson City Mint
finally opened for business early in January 1870. Coinage began
just one month later when 2,303 Seated Liberty dollars were minted
on February 10. The Carson City Mint continued to produce 12,462 of
the cartwheels that year, along with 8,340 quarters, 54,617 half
dollars, 7,675 half eagles, 5,908 eagles, and 3,789 double eagles.
Total face value for the year amounted to just over $215,000.Several obverse and reverse dies were used for the 1870-CC Seated dollar. Heritage cataloger Brian Koller has identified three obverse dies and five reverse dies. Further study of these dies in their various combinations might reveal the actual order of use, and perhaps provide a key to identification of the first examples struck that cold February day.
This Select Mint State piece has reflective surfaces with above average design definition beneath lovely blue, gold, and rose toning. Pristine surfaces show few imperfections. No die cracks or clash marks are visible on either side, and the reflective surfaces suggest an early strike, possible one of the first coins ever minted in Carson City. Population: 6 in 63, 1 finer (11/15).
Selections from The Bob R. Simpson Collection.(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24ZE, PCGS# 6964, Greysheet# 7228)
Weight: 26.73 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Auction Info
2016 January 6 - 11 FUN US Coins Signature Auction - Tampa #1231 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2016
6th-11th
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