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1873-CC Double Eagle, AU58
Smooth, Minimally Marked Surfaces

1873-CC $20 AU58 NGC. Variety 1-A. Although a few European hoard coins returned to collectors in the 1990s, the 1873-CC remains a scarce coin in AU58 or finer grades. Even at the low Uncirculated levels, bagmarks usually limit the eye appeal as well as the technical grade. This smooth and attractive near-Mint coin stands out among other examples of the issue. The surfaces are remarkably free of abrasions, while mint luster remains strong across both sides. Wear is limited to the high point curls and minor friction in the obverse fields.

Just 22,410 pieces were struck, less than a fifth of the more-available 1874-CC. The present coin displays appealing rich, satiny surfaces that command a premium among knowledgeable Carson City collectors regardless of the date. As an 1873-CC, it ranks among the finer AU twenties we have seen, and the coin is certain to require a strong bid to take it home.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26AJ, PCGS# 8968, Greysheet# 9917)

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper


Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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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
February, 2017
16th-19th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 19
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 635

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Feb 16, 2017 for: $29,387.93
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