1872-CC $5 XF45 PCGS....

Description

Pleasing Choice XF 1872-CC Half Eagle

1872-CC $5 XF45 PCGS. Like all of the earliest Carson City half eagle issues, the 1872-CC combines a low mintage (16,980 pieces) with substantial attrition. Today's survivors are largely mid-range or lesser issues, often with planchet flaking or other unappealing flaws. This Choice XF coin, by contrast, shows only light, even wear across the softly struck high points. Light yellow-gold surfaces show a degree of alloy in the fields, but the overall eye appeal remains pleasing, and the fields are surprisingly lustrous. Garrett and Guth note that this issue comes to auction only infrequently. Population: 10 in 45, 18 finer (6/08).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WG, PCGS# 8326, Greysheet# 9053)

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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