1890-CC $5 MS64 PCGS....

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Important 1890-CC Half Eagle, MS64

1890-CC $5 MS64 PCGS. In 1890 the Carson City Mint produced 53,800 half eagles, the fifth highest production in the history of that facility. Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth suggest that distribution channels may have changed from earlier years, given the higher average grade of surviving specimens, suggesting that the 1890-CC through 1893-CC half eagles were not immediately placed into circulation. While considered a scarce date, enough examples survive to allow date and type collectors a reasonable chance of obtaining a nice one.
This Choice Mint State piece has frosty medium yellow surfaces with traces of pinkish patina and splashes of darker toning. The hair above Liberty's ear and the eagle's neck are softly detailed as usual, with the remaining design motifs strong. Population: 31 in 64, 2 finer (12/08).(Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25Y3, PCGS# 8376, Greysheet# 9085)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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