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1873-CC $10 AU55 ★ NGC....
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Description
Elusive 1873-CC Eagle, AU55 ★
Condition Census
1873-CC $10 AU55 ★ NGC. Mintage of ten dollar gold
coins declined slightly at the Carson City Mint in 1873, with only
4,543 pieces produced. The entire mintage was released at the time
of issue and circulated heavily in the regional economy. Experts
believe perhaps 55-65 examples survive today in all grades. No Mint
State specimens of this elusive date are known to collectors today.
In Gold Coins of the Carson City Mint, author Doug Winter
has this to say regarding availability of the 1873-CC:"The 1873-CC eagle is a rare coin in all grades. Most show considerable wear and any that grades Extremely Fine-40 represents unusual quality. There are probably no more than a half dozen known in About Uncirculated and no 1873-CC eagle is currently known or rumored in any Mint State grade."
Writing in 2001, Winter constructed a Condition Census featuring the finer coin from the Harry Bass Collection in the number one spot, with an NGC grade of AU58. The number two spot was shared by two coins at the AU53 level, one certified by NGC and the other graded by PCGS. Since that time, three coins have been certified in AU55, two by NGC (including the present coin) and one by PCGS. The Bass coin remains secure at the top of the Condition Census, but the present coin should move into a tie for the number two spot, and it may have a leg up on the other two coins at the AU55 level because only this specimen has been awarded the coveted Star designation.
This coin is a memorable specimen with an unusually sharp strike for the issue, which is usually seen with weak obverse details. Even reddish patina enhances the surfaces, and significant mint luster remains around the devices on both sides. A few surface marks are consistent with the grade.(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2655, PCGS# 8667, Greysheet# 9477)
Weight: 16.72 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
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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.
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
2009 August Los Angeles, CA US Coin Auction #1128 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
Jul-Aug, 2009
31st-2nd
Friday-Sunday
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