1870-CC $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1-A....

Description

1870-CC Half Eagle, XF40
Low-Mintage First-Year Issue

1870-CC $5 XF40 PCGS. Variety 1-A. The 1870-CC Liberty half eagle boasts a low mintage of 7,675 pieces accomplished in the first year of coining operations at the fabled Carson City Mint. The 1870-CC is the rarest Carson City five, with a surviving population of 50-60 examples in all grades, and the date is always in demand from series enthusiasts and mintmark type collectors.

This coin exhibits light wear on the well-detailed design elements and the lightly abraded orange-gold surfaces show a few highlights of green and lilac. Both sides retain traces of original mint luster, adding to the strong visual appeal. Population: 7 in 40, 25 finer (7/13).(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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