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1879-CC $10 AU53 NGC. Variety 1-A....
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Sold on Aug 24, 2022 for:
$51,600.00
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Description
1879-CC Ten Dollar, AU53
Rare in All Grades
1879-CC $10 AU53 NGC. Variety 1-A. The 1879-CC is one of the
greatest challenges facing collectors of Carson City ten dollar
gold pieces. Only 1,762 pieces were struck, and PCGS estimates that
fewer than 60 coins survive. None are known in Mint State at that
service, and NGC reports only a single Mint State coin. On PCGS
CoinFacts, Doug Winter writes:"For many years, the 1879-CC was regarded as one of the key issues in the Carson City eagle series. It has lost some respect in the past decade as the true rarity of the 1870-CC and the 1873-CC have been better appreciated. That said, the 1879-CC is a rare coin in all grades and I believe that a case can be made for calling it the rarest issue in the series from the standpoint of total known."
This AU piece displays a bold strike with little wear over the high points of the devices. Original orange-gold surfaces have scattered abrasions typical of Carson City gold, but the overall eye appeal of this piece is excellent. Census: 6 in 53 (1 in 53+), 9 finer (7/22).(Registry values: N7079)
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 265N, PCGS# 8684, Greysheet# 9488)
Weight: 16.72 grams
Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
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 August 22 - 28 US Coins Signature® Auction #1348 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2022
22nd-28th
Monday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 14
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