1879-CC $20 AU53 NGC....

Description

1879-CC Twenty, AU53
An Attractive Example of This Scarce Issue

1879-CC $20 AU53 NGC. Remarkably few abrasions are seen on the surfaces--surprisingly so for a CC-mint, for a double eagle, and for this grade. Highpoint wear smoothes the tops of the hair and joins ERTY with the coronet border. The surfaces are a pretty sunset-orange, with moderate luster remaining. Bowers' double eagle Guide Book calls the 1879-CC double eagle "scarce in all grades." It is, in fact, one of the more challenging CC twenties and similar in overall rarity to the 1878-CC. Probably 65-85 pieces are known in AU grade out of a possible 300-350 pieces in all grades. An attractive and rare piece.(Registry values: N2998)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 26B7, PCGS# 8989, GSID# 9930)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 33.44 grams
AGW: 0.9675oz
Melt Value: $1,129.07
Gold Spot: $1,167/oz (04-29-2010)
Mintage: 10,708

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