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Low Mintage 1879-CC Double Eagle AU55 Details

1879-CC $20 --Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. A better Carson City issue, since only 10,708 pieces were struck. Among CC-mint twenties, only the famous 1870-CC, the 1885-CC, and the 1891-CC have smaller productions. This example is bright from a past cleaning, and has hairlined fields and occasional pitting and pinscratches near the rims. Wear is mostly limited to the highpoints of Liberty's hair.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26B7, PCGS# 8989, Greysheet# 9930)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper


Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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by Rusty Goe

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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2006
13th-14th Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Aug 13, 2006 for: $3,451.15
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