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Key 1877-CC Liberty Double Eagle, AU53

1877-CC $20 AU53 PCGS. Variety 1-A. The 1877-CC Liberty Head double eagle is a scarce, key date in the series, with an initial mintage of just 42,565 pieces. The issue is important as the first year of the Type Three design, the only major design change effected during the period of operation of the Carson City Mint. The present coin is attractive and well preserved, with minor, even wear showing on the central devices. The fields show a minimum number of abrasions, and the surfaces are an appealing orange-gold hue.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26AZ, PCGS# 8983, GSID# 9926)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 42,565


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
December, 2009
3rd-6th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
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