1879-CC $5 AU53 PCGS. Minimally abraded with attractive color and luster, exhibiting the slightest glimmer of reflectivity ...

Description

Attractive 1879-CC Half Eagle AU53

1879-CC $5 AU53 PCGS. Minimally abraded with attractive color and luster, exhibiting the slightest glimmer of reflectivity on the obverse. As with any Carson City Five issued prior to 1890, the 1879-CC is scarce issue in all grades and one that emerges as a great rarity at the Uncirculated level. Just 17,281 pieces were issued, a figure that would increase substantially in two of the next three years to take some of the burden off the overworked San Francisco Mint. Population: 5 in 53, 20 finer (6/05).(#8349)(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25X8, PCGS# 8349, Greysheet# 9068)

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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