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1879-CC Half Eagle, Strong AU58

1879-CC $5 AU58 PCGS. Variety 1-A. Perhaps 300 or so 1879-CC half eagles survive from a mintage of 17,281 coins. Two obverses are known, paired with a single reverse. This variety lacks a die line through the E in LIBERTY. Nearly fully struck design features and frosty remaining luster appear throughout the yellow-gold surfaces. Friction and abrasions are inconsequential. Population: 11 in 58, 6 finer (11/19).
From The "So Cal" Collection. (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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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, 2020
8th-12th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Jan 10, 2020 for: $10,200.00
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