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Description

1880-CC $5 AU50 ANACS. Variety 1-A. The usual die variant of the '80-CC, though two other marriages are known. The luster is brighter and more extensive than expected for the AU50 grade, though the unblemished straw-gold surfaces are mildly subdued.
From the Collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25XB, PCGS# 8352, Greysheet# 9070)

Weight: 8.36 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
March, 2014
20th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 19
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Mar 20, 2014 for: $2,173.75
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