1873-CC $20 AU58 PCGS. Variety 1-A....

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1873-CC Double Eagle, AU58
Vibrant Surfaces, Only Light Abrasions

1873-CC $20 AU58 PCGS. Variety 1-A. The 1873-CC ranks among the top half of Carson City double eagles in terms of rarity from a smallish mintage of 22,140 coins. Most of the mintage circulated in the West, and those coins that survive typically are seen in XF to low AU condition. Doug Winter estimates about 450 to 500 pieces survive in all grades. Fully Uncirculated examples remain rare, despite the discovery of a few hoards in the 1990s.

Bagmarks and abrasions are the grade-limiting factors for most 1873-CC survivors. This near-Mint example is lightly marked compared to other AU58 examples, with only minor field chatter and a few scattered, tiny marks. Bright, yellow-gold surfaces retain much of their original mint luster, while the strike lacks sharpness only on the highest hair strands and the central bun. A minor nick above 7 in the date is of minimal distraction. Population: 70 in 58, 24 finer (7/23).(Registry values: N2998)
From The Samuel Winans Collection.

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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