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1879-CC Dollar, VAM-3, MS64
Large CC Over Small CC

1879-CC $1 Capped Die, VAM-3, MS64 PCGS. CAC. A Top 100 Variety. Die chips around the Large CC mintmark confirm the attribution. This near-Gem Carson City semikey is thickly frosted and brilliant with crisp detail. Small marks on the cheek define the grade. Only 15 grading events are reported numerically finer at PCGS for the VAM-3 variety (12/20).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 253T, Variety PCGS# 133869, Base PCGS# 7088, Greysheet# 193681)

Weight: 26.73 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper


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The Confident Carson City Coin Collector
by Rusty Goe

The Carson City Mint’s celebrated legacy — replete with landmark achievements, setbacks, mysteries and tall tales — is covered in exacting detail in Goe’s three-volume set.

Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2021
20th-24th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 14
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 22, 2021 for: $9,600.00
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