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1870-CC 50C WB-101, Die Pair 2, R.5, Fine 12 PCGS....
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$3,525.00
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Description
1870-CC WB-101 Half Dollar, Fine 12
Elusive Key Carson City Issue
1870-CC 50C WB-101, Die Pair 2, R.5, Fine 12 PCGS. The
first-year Carson City half dollar mintage of 54,617 pieces was
promptly placed into circulation and few pieces remain from the
rugged use in Old West commerce. Perhaps 200 pieces survive in all
grades. This Fine example offers generally smooth, silver-gray
surfaces with a few small scrapes and light lines but no heavy
marks. Parts or all of the letters LITY of LIBERTY are visible, and
the motto within the scroll is readable. Substantial wing
definition remains for the assigned grade. Population: 11 in 12, 84
finer (5/16).Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 572190, Base PCGS# 6328)
Weight: 12.44 grams
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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.
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
2016 July 7 - 10 Summer FUN US Coins Signature Auction - Orlando Summer FUN #1237 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 2016
7th-10th
Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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