1871-CC $5 XF45 PCGS. Variety 1-A....

Description

1871-CC Half Eagle, XF45
Challenging Early CC-Mint Issue

1871-CC $5 XF45 PCGS. Variety 1-A. Ex: Navy Mustang. When A.G. Heaton published his Treatise on the Coinage of the United States Branch Mints in 1893, he considered Carson City half eagles to be generally collectible based off of the mintage figures and the fact that the coins were barely more than two decades off the coining presses. However, even by the 1890s, much of the attrition that would make early Carson City half eagles inherently scarce had already occurred, unbeknownst to Heaton and the entire general numismatic public.

Although easily twice as plentiful as the 1870-CC, the 1871-CC half eagle is still prohibitively rare in Mint State, forcing the majority of collectors to seek out a high-end circulated example. This Choice XF example displays smooth surfaces and remnants of field luster, with uniform sun-gold patina. Eye appeal is excellent. Population: 17 in 45, 32 finer (6/22).
From The Navy Mustang Collection. (Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WD, PCGS# 8323, Greysheet# 9051)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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