1876-CC $20 MS61 NGC. Variety 5-A. ...

Description

1876-CC Type Two Twenty, MS61
Ex: Ashland City Collection

1876-CC $20 MS61 NGC. Variety 5-A. Ex: Ashland City Collection. In addition to the mintmark placement, this coin is attributable by the numerous spindly die cracks through the letters in the reverse legend and denomination. Perhaps surprisingly for an issue that boasts the highest mintage (138,441 pieces) among CC-mint double eagles, the 1876-CC was very difficult to locate in high grades until the discovery of a hoard in 1993-1994. Today, there are perhaps 100-125 coins extant in Mint State. We do not know whether or not the present example traces its pedigree to the aforementioned hoard, but there can be little doubt that it is among the most visually appealing 1876-CC twenties at the BU level. The strike, while not complete, is well above average for the type, and the richly frosted surfaces swirls with lovely cartwheel effects. This is an orange-gold representative with no abrasions that are out of context with the designated grade. Worthy of inclusion in a high-grade type or date set.
Ex: Ashland City Collection / FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2003), lot 4888.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26AW, PCGS# 8977, Greysheet# 9924)

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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