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1879-CC Double Eagle, AU58
Original Red-Gold Surfaces
Among the Few With CAC Approval

1879-CC $20 AU58 NGC. CAC. Variety 1-A. All four branch mints engaged in the production of double eagles in 1879, with new coins coming from the New Orleans Mint for the first time since 1861. The two coastal issues, the 1879 and 1879-S, are the usually seen variants. The 1879-O is a major rarity in any grade. Examples of the 1879-CC, from a small mintage of only 10,708 coins, are scarce and typically encountered in XF40 to AU50 condition. Comparable near-Mint representatives with original surfaces are extremely rare. This boldly defined Carson City double eagle exhibits partial remaining luster over eye-appealing red-gold surfaces. The cheek and fields are surprisingly clean, showing shallow ticks and a few wispy marks. Seldom seen so nice. Census: 53 in 58, 10 finer. CAC: 5 in 58, 1 finer (11/23).
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2018), lot 5132.(Registry values: N2998)

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

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
January, 2024
10th-14th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 32
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 11, 2024 for: $31,200.00
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