1875-CC $5 AU55 PCGS....

Description

Well Struck 1875-CC Half Eagle 1875-CC $5 AU55 PCGS. As its 11,828-piece mintage might indicate, the 1875-CC half eagle is a rare issue in higher grades. Douglas Winter (2002) says: "This was clearly an issue that saw considerable circulation and most survivors grade Extremely Fine 40 or below. The 1875-CC becomes very scarce in Extremely Fine 45 and is rare in the lower About Uncirculated grades. This is a very rare coin in higher About Uncirculated grades ... " We would add that Mint State pieces are virtually unknown.
This Choice AU55 coin displays a fair amount of luster on peach-gold surfaces, and benefited from an exceptional strike, unusual for an issue that Winter calls: " ... one of the worst struck Carson City half eagles." A few minor obverse circulation marks are noted.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25WU, PCGS# 8337, Greysheet# 9060)

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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