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1873-CC Ten Dollar, AU55
Among the Rarest Issues From This Mint
Hardly Exists Any Finer

1873-CC $10 AU55 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2-A. Ex: Bender Collection. Any discussion of the rarest Carson City eagle invariably includes the 1870-CC, the 1873-CC, and the 1878-CC as being slightly scarcer than other ten dollar dates from the 1870s or 1880s. Many experts believe the 1873-CC is the most challenging of all. AU58 is the top grade assigned for the finest 1873-CC examples at both PCGS and NGC, followed by a trio of AU55 coins from the two services combined. This pleasing, rich-gold Choice AU coin deserves a slot within the Condition Census, with vibrant orange-gold surfaces and much brilliant luster remaining on both sides. This is the former Henry S. Lang coin, sold in that memorable July 2002 Bowers and Merena auction as lot 628. No further appearances are recorded in the past 20 years.

The 2001 Doug Winter book, Gold Coins of the Carson City Mint, pre-dated those appearances, yet his comment is still valid: "The 1873-CC is a rare coin in all grades. Most show considerable wear and any that grade Extremely Fine-40 represents unusual quality." The black and white photos of this coin from the Lang sale are a bit harsh -- in person, the abrasions are less pronounced and the coin is undeniably sharp for an 1873-CC ten. Magnification reveals several small marks, the most notable being those on the chin and jaw line, and light abrasions exist throughout the fields. Still, eye appeal is especially strong for the issue, with much luster remaining and traces of mint frost around the devices. CAC endorsement confirms the kind of quality seldom seen for the issue, and we expect bidders to respond accordingly. Population: 2 in 55 (1 in 55+), 1 finer. CAC: 1 in 55, 1 finer (7/22).
From The Bender Family Collection, Part I. (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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2022 August 22 - 28 US Coins Signature® Auction #1348 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2022
22nd-28th Monday-Sunday
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Sold on Aug 24, 2022 for: $105,000.00
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