1879-CC $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 2-A....

Description

1879-CC Five Dollar, AU58
Fully Struck

1879-CC $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 2-A. A bold die line through ER in LIBERTY identifies this obverse. Half eagle production at the Carson City facility ramped up in 1879, totaling 17,281 coins. About 250 of them survive with the average certified grade at NGC and PCGS fractionally better than XF40. This is a strong borderline-Uncirculated example with warm peach-orange color. The coin is fully struck and the relief elements barely show a hint of rub. Lightly abraded with partial luster remaining. A couple of pinscratches occur under the eagle's beak, and there is an area of roughness below TRUST. Census: 28 in 58 (2 in 58+), 8 finer (8/22).(Registry values: P3)

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

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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