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1875-CC Half Eagle, VF30
Rare Carson City Issue

1875-CC $5 VF30 NGC. Variety 2-B. Three different die varieties are confirmed despite a scant mintage of 11,828 pieces. This middle-grade Carson City five shows evidence of a soft strike on the curls, fletchings, and eagle's neck. The butter-gold surfaces are lightly abraded and mildly glossy. The left obverse field displays glimpses of powder-blue patina. Housed in a prior generation holder.(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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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, 2014
8th-12th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 16
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