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Auction 414 | Lot 3764 » Silver and Related Dollars » Trade Dollars

1874-CC T$1 MS62 PCGS. Tall CC. Our nation's Western branch mints, in Carson City and San Francisco, were at the mercy of the Mother Mint in Philadelphia for coinage dies, and had to make the most of the dies they had. In 1874 the Carson City Mint produced a then-record number of Trade dollars, 1,373,200 to be exact, most of which went to China and ended up with chopmarks. The present example, lacking chopmarks of course, shows light die cracks on each side that traverse much of the peripheries, evincing die fatigue and overuse. Extensive die lapping, more prominently on the obverse, has removed a considerable swath of the vegetation behind Liberty's right (facing) arm. It is nonetheless quite attractive, with much brilliance under a light golden patina. The strike is boldly executed. Population: 32 in 62, 49 finer (5/06).
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 7035)

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Auction 414 | Lot 3765 » Silver and Related Dollars » Trade Dollars

1875-CC T$1 MS63 NGC. Type One Reverse. The 1875-CC is the most available Carson City Trade dollar, but is nonetheless seldom encountered with full cartwheel luster and relatively clean surfaces. The borders are golden-brown and sea-green, while the fields and devices are light tan-gray. Well struck save for trivial softness on the usual suspects: Liberty's hair and the eagle's right (facing) claw. Census: 24 in 63, 19 finer (5/06).
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 7038)

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Auction 414 | Lot 3776 » Silver and Related Dollars » Trade Dollars

1878-CC T$1 AU58 ICG. After a strong start in producing Trade dollars at the Carson City Mint in the early 1870s, by 1878, the year that Morgan dollars were introduced, coinage had dwindled to a puny 97,000 examples, compared to more than 2 million of the CC-mint Morgan issue. The present example shows a light gray-gold patina on each side and considerable luster, despite the grade-consistent touch of rub present. A light peppering of gray toning spots can be seen under a glass, but they are neither heavy nor distracting. An attractive, well struck near-Mint State example of the last CC-mint Trade dollar emission.
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 7047)

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Auction 414 | Lot 5646 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1871-CC $20 XF45 PCGS. Variety 1-A. In A Numismatic History & Analysis: Type II Double Eagles 1866-1876, published in 2002 by the author, Michael Fuljenz calls this issue "the most difficult Type Two Double Eagle for the collector of average means to acquire." Second in rarity and desirability only to the fabulous and legendary 1870-CC double eagle--the most desirable gold coin struck at the Carson City Mint--the 1871-CC is normally found in grades from VG to VF. This Choice XF specimen shows considerable luster--most 1871-CC specimens are so worn that they show no remaining luster at all--and some prooflike tendencies, along with the expected heavy abrasions and a fairly flat strike on Liberty's hair. The strike on both the obverse periphery and the reverse is bold, however, and in terms of overall eye appeal this coin approaches the AU level. Expect spirited bidding on this remarkable example. Population: 37 in 45, 30 finer (5/06).
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 8961)

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Auction 414 | Lot 5650 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1872-CC $20 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1-B. This issue, while not in the same class as either the legendary 1870-CC double eagle or the second-rarest 1871-CC, is still a much better Carson City issue, one that is all but unavailable in Mint State condition. Only two or three Mint State examples are known, according to Winter's Gold Coins of the Carson City Mint. This lovely example has a yellow-gold obverse with reddish tinges on the reverse, and good luster. A few obverse abrasions are noted--one near the jawbone, one left of the neck, one near the nose, a reeding mark below the coronet, a reeding mark between stars 5 and 6--but they are not overly distracting or inconsistent with the grade. The central strike is on the soft side, as is typical for the issue. Population: 35 in 50, 74 finer (5/06).
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 8964)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2165 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1873-CC $20 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1-A. Rich orange-gold coloration with hints of hazel, good luster, and clean surfaces are among the hallmarks of this well produced and well preserved example. The strike is well executed, with good peripheral elements and better than expected details in the centers. Winter's Carson City reference notes that this is "probably the second best manufactured of the Type Two Carson City double eagles, after the 1875-CC." Population: 28 in 53, 64 finer (5/06).
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 8968)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2169 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1874-CC $20 AU55 NGC. Variety 1-A. The beautiful light straw-gold surfaces show considerable prooflikeness on this Choice AU specimen. Winter's Carson City reference comments that this coin is "... readily available in grades up to and including About Uncirculated-50" but that it remains "... hard to find in the middle About Uncirculated grades and is rare and underrated in About Uncirculated-58." While perhaps a piece with a higher technical grade might be located through extraordinary diligence (and finding a CC-mint gold collector or dealer willing to part with it), it is doubtful that the eye appeal could be much improved over this high-end piece.
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 8971)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2173 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1875-CC $20 AU58 PCGS. This green label holder Carson City type coin is awash in bright mint luster. A few minor obverse marks are found upon inspection beneath a glass, while the reverse is surprisingly clean. Bluntly struck in the centers, although remaining design elements are sharp. 1875 and 1876 were the two busiest years for the Carson City Mint, particularly for silver denominations.
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 8974)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2178 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1876-CC $20 AU58 NGC. Variety 1-B. There is much to commend this coin to astute collectors. First, the surfaces are extraordinarily pristine for an ever-so-gently circulated Carson City double eagle, remarkably so on this issue that is usually found heavily bagmarked. Second, the lovely, brilliant honey-gold surfaces are nearly prooflike. Third, the strike, generally well executed on this issue, leaves little to be desired. Particularly the combination of pristine surfaces and near-prooflikeness should prove extremely appealing, if not irresistible, to advanced collectors of this popular series.
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 8977)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2186 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1878-CC $20 AU55 NGC. The Carson City Mint struck double eagles in relatively plentiful quantities between 1874 and 1876. The mintage for the 1877-CC, however, was less than one-third that of the 1876-CC. The 1878-CC continued the production decline, since the mintage of 13,180 pieces was less than one-third that of the 1877-CC. The present exceptional example has a fully lustrous reverse, and obverse luster is diminished only on the open field and cheek. Smooth for a large denomination gold piece, since no marks require mention. Certified in a prior generation holder.
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 8986)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2189 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1879-CC $20 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1-A, the only known dies. The khaki-gold centers meld into deeper reddish-gold at the borders of this stimulating piece. Much luster clings to the surfaces, which are largely devoid of distracting abrasions. The strike is a bit soft on the upper edge of the coronet and the back curls, and a small grease strike-through is noted below the eagle's neck. Population: 17 in 53, 38 finer (5/06).
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 8989)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2195 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1882-CC $20 AU55 PCGS. Variety 1-A; first C in mintmark higher than the second. A nice, attractive, even orange-gold representative, with good luster. The only mentionable distraction is a long, light scrape in the left obverse field that runs about from the mouth upward toward the eyebrow before joining a series of reeding marks. A Choice AU example of one of the more available CC-mint issues from this decade.
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 8997)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2200 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1883-CC $20 AU58 NGC. Variety 2-A; raised die dot right of 3 in date. This issue usually "comes nice," and this piece is certainly near the top in terms of eye appeal for the grade and date. The extremely lustrous surfaces show a meritorious lack of abrasions large or small, the strike is bold, and the luster is abundant over pretty yellow-gold surfaces. An excellent selection for a type set. NGC has graded 82 pieces finer (5/06).
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 8999)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2205 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1884-CC $20 AU58 PCGS. Variety 1-A, the only known dies. The surfaces show the satiny, fine-grained appearance often found on this issue. Little actual circulation wear is noted, but a cluster of bagmarks on the cheek and in the left obverse field may have downgraded the coin a tad. Otherwise attractive and lustrous, with pretty golden-orange surfaces, a bold strike, and abundant eye appeal. A small reverse reeding mark below the U is noted.
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 9001)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2208 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1885-CC $20 AU50 PCGS. Variety 1-A, the only die pairing currently known. Another in this string of fabulous near-Mint State CC-mint double eagles, the present 1885-CC boasts luscious, deep reddish-gold coloration, complemented by rich luster and a bold strike. The rub visible on the cheek and highpoint hair has toned a pretty hazel shade. Population: 27 in 50, 98 finer (5/06).
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 9004)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2216 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1889-CC $20 AU55 NGC. Variety 1-A, the only known dies. A lustrous medium-gold example, with good luster and few mentionable distractions. Light rub shows on the center of the cheek and at the juncture of the coronet top and the hair curls above. An attractive Choice AU example of this more-available CC-mint issue.
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 9011)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2220 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1890-CC $20 AU55 PCGS. Luster forms a broad band across each individual obverse star, and reverse luster is nearly complete. Lemon-gold patina helps confirm the originality. Smooth for a lightly circulated double eagle, except for a few scuffs on the cheek. PLURIBUS and TWENTY are nicely die doubled, as usually seen on this later CC-mint issue.
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 9014)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2222 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1891-CC $20 XF45 PCGS. Ex: Rainy Day Collection. The 1891-CC is famous for its tiny production of 5,000 pieces, the lowest double eagle mintage from the facility except for the legendary 1870-CC rarity. Curiously, the 1891-CC half eagle and eagle are easily the most common Carson City issues of their respective denominations. The 1890-CC double eagle has a plentiful mintage of 91,209 pieces, and perhaps a quantity remained on hand at the mint in 1891. The present partly lustrous piece is pleasing despite moderate marks above the RT in LIBERTY and east of WE.
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 9017)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2232 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1892-CC $20 AU58 NGC. Although not so designated by NGC, both sides of this coin are fully prooflike, with delightful yellow-gold surfaces and a noteworthy lack of abrasions. The central strike is crisp, although several of the obverse stars lack radial definition. A couple of light digs in the center of the cheek are noted under a glass, but they are undistracting. Definitely high-end and hugely appealing!
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 9020)

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Auction 414 | Lot 2244 » Double Eagles » Liberty Double Eagles

1893-CC $20 MS61 PCGS. Flashy semi-prooflike fields exhibit rich apricot toning. Sharply struck except for the highpoints of the portrait. Clean for the grade, particularly on the surprisingly smooth obverse. A scant 18,402 pieces were struck for this better, final-year CC-mint issue. Encased in a green label holder.
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 9023)

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Auction 414 | Lot 5702 » Double Eagles » High Relief Double Eagles

1907 $20 High Relief, Wire Rim MS63 PCGS. This is a lovely example with remarkably pleasing surfaces and excellent aesthetic appeal, especially for the assigned grade. Both sides have brilliant yellow-gold surfaces with satiny luster. At first glance, this specimen has the appearance of a Gem. It is only upon close inspection that the grade-limiting ticks and abrasions become evident. The wire rim feature on each side is not immediately evident, due to the confines of the PCGS holder, although close and careful inspection reveals this feature.
From The Guadalupe Collection, Part Two. (PCGS# 9135)

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