1870-CC $5 AU53 PCGS....

Description

1870-CC Half Eagle, AU53
Key Date, Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr.

1870-CC $5 AU53 PCGS. Ex: Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection. The Carson City Mint began formal coinage operations in 1870, and all the first-year issues from that mint are prizes in their respective series. The smallest gold coin struck at Carson City was the half eagle, which saw a mintage of 7,675 pieces. The Carson City five dollar series contains 19 dates, the 1870-CC being the key, with an estimated 45-55 surviving examples.

A lightly circulated example, this coin displays deep yellow-gold surfaces, with areas of luster remaining, providing this example with a lovely appearance. A few small hair thin marks pose minimal distraction, if any. A tiny spot of dark residue is present near Liberty's mouth. Population: 3 in 53, 7 finer (11/13).
Ex: RARCOA (1/1969), lot 682; Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, Part IV (Bowers and Merena, 11/2000), lot 505.
From The Usibelli Collection.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WA, PCGS# 8320, Greysheet# 9049)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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