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1870-CC Five Dollar, VF25
Scarce-to-Rare Inaugural CC Issue

1870-CC $5 VF25 PCGS. Variety 1-A. The 1870-CC Liberty Head half eagle is a scarce-to-rare issue from a tiny mintage of 7,675 pieces. Doug Winter estimates 50-60 specimens extant in all grades, with 27-33 examples in VF. PCGS pegs the surviving population at 75 to 100 pieces. Either way the 1870-CC five dollar proves to be a major challenge, especially with the added cachet of being the first half eagle from the famous Carson City Mint. The present coin is moderately worn with the faintest trace of mint luster. The surfaces are attractive orange-gold with green accents. Population: 9 in 25, 46 finer (11/20).
Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2011), lot 6918.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WA, PCGS# 8320, Greysheet# 9049)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper


Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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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.

Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2021
20th-24th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 24
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Jan 22, 2021 for: $31,200.00
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