1879-CC $20 AU58 NGC. Variety 1-A....

Description

1879-CC Double Eagle, AU58
Elusive Western Issue
Fewer Than 400 Coins Extant

1879-CC $20 AU58 NGC. Variety 1-A. There were even fewer double eagles struck at the Carson City Mint in 1879 as compared to 1878. Both years represented substantial decreases from the middle part of the decade. The 1879-CC claims a meager mintage of 10,708 coins, of which 265 to 375 pieces are thought to survive, according to Rusty Goe. The average grade for this elusive Western issue falls between XF45 and AU50, substantially lower than the near-Mint example offered here. Design definition remains needle-sharp with barely a trace of friction on either side. Yellow-gold surfaces display plenty of remaining frosty luster.
(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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