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Desirable 1878-CC Twenty, XF45

1878-CC $20 XF45 NGC. A modest mintage of 13,180 coins ranks among the lower production totals for double eagles, in fifth place behind 1870-CC, 1879-CC, 1885-CC, and 1891-CC. This piece has rather pale or subdued honey-gold color with a few minor bagmarks and abrasions on each side.(Registry values: N1793)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26B4, PCGS# 8986, GSID# 9928)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Mintage: 13,180


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
Jul-Aug, 2008
30th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
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