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1876-CC $10 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A....
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Description
1876-CC Liberty Eagle, AU58
Rusty Goe's Pick for Finest Known
Ex: Battle Born Collection
1876-CC $10 AU58 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A. Ex: Rian's Bequest.
The 1876-CC Liberty eagle is an elusive issue in all grades, from a
meager mintage of 4,696 pieces. The coins were delivered in two
batches: the first, consisting of 2,580 examples, in February, and
the second, including 2,116 coins, in May. The coins were released
into circulation and, despite their appeal as bicentennial
keepsakes, no high-quality examples were saved by contemporary
collectors. As a result, the 1876-CC is unknown in Mint State
grades today. Currently, PCGS has certified three examples in AU58,
with none finer, while NGC has also graded three pieces in AU58,
also with none finer (10/21). Even these small totals almost
certainly include some duplication, due to resubmissions and
crossovers.The present coin first surfaced in a Heritage auction in 1994. Even in that first appearance, the cataloger noted the outstanding quality of this piece, which was not certified at the time, and stated, "... we actually believe it to be the finest known specimen." The coin passed through several hands after that auspicious beginning and was a highlight of the famous Battle Born Collection of Carson City coinage. In his 2020 reference The Confident Carson City Coin Collector, Rusty Goe notes this coin is "undeniably the finest known survivor" from the tiny mintage.
This attractive near-Mint specimen exhibits just a trace of friction on the well-detailed design elements, which are boldly detailed, aside from a touch of the always seen softness on the curls around Liberty's face. A few small marks are evident on Liberty's forehead and chin, and some roller marks are seen in the field, near star 4, but the pleasing honey-gold surfaces are remarkably lightly abraded for a large gold coin that spent some time in circulation. Much prooflike reflectivity is evident in the fields when the coin is tilted in the light and overall eye appeal is outstanding. It may be many years before a comparable example becomes available. This finest-known specimen should find a home in the finest collection or Registry Set. This coin is pictured on PCGS CoinFacts. Population: 3 in 58, 0 finer. CAC: 2 in 58, 0 finer (10/21).
Ex: Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 10/1994), lot 6953; Winthrop Carner; private collection; unknown intermediaries; J.J. Teaparty; Henry S. Lang; Rarities Sale (Bowers and Merena, 7/2002), lot 632; Battle Born Collection (Stack's Bowers, 8/2012), lot 11026, realized $57,500.
From The Rian's Bequest Collection. (Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 265D, PCGS# 8675, Greysheet# 9482)
Weight: 16.72 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
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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.
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
2022 January 12 - 16 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction - Orlando FUN #1341 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2022
12th-16th
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