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

Description

1879-CC Liberty Double Eagle, AU58
Low-Mintage Issue, Rare Any Finer

1879-CC $20 AU58 NGC. Variety 1-A. Continuing a trend of steadily diminishing production since 1876, the Carson City Mint struck a small mintage of 10,708 Liberty double eagles in 1879. All the coins were struck from a single pair of dies. The coins circulated widely over the years and most examples seen are in the XF-AU grade range today. Population data has been inflated by resubmissions and crossovers, but Carson City specialist Rusty Goe estimates only 11 or 12 Mint State examples are extant, making AU58 specimens, like the present coin, especially popular with collectors. This impressive near-Mint example exhibits just a trace of friction on the strongly impressed design elements and the lightly abraded greenish-gold surfaces retain traces of original mint luster in sheltered areas. Census: 53 in 58, 10 finer (9/23).(Registry values: N2998)

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

Weight: 33.44 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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