1871-CC $20 XF45 PCGS....

Description

Elusive 1871-CC Double Eagle, XF45

1871-CC $20 XF45 PCGS. After striking a mere 3,789 double eagles in 1870, its first year of operation, the Carson City Mint increased its output by almost five times in 1871, to a still-meager 17,387 pieces. Today, the 1870-CC is a legendary rarity, while the '71-CC is the second-rarest double eagle issue from the Nevada mint. This Choice XF specimen is well struck for the issue, with considerable luster remaining and minor abrasions, but no more than one would expect for the grade. There is also a normal degree of even wear across each side of this conditionally scarce example. Population: 46 in 45, 29 finer (6/09).(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26AB, PCGS# 8961, GSID# 9913)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 17,387

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