1879-CC $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2-A....

Description

1879-CC Five Dollar, MS62
Tied With One Other for Finest Known

1879-CC $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Variety 2-A. Ex: Bender Collection. This piece is tied with the Battle Born coin for finest 1879-CC Liberty half eagle known. Like the Battle Born coin, it is PCGS certified and CAC endorsed in the MS62 grade. Although a handful of other Mint State pieces are known (eight to nine total coins, per Rusty Goe in The Confident Carson City Collector), none rival the Bender and Battle Born coins in terms of quality.

This is the first time that the Bender specimen has appeared at auction, to our knowledge. Satiny orange-gold luster adorns boldly rendered design elements, and the satiny fields are remarkably free of distracting abrasions. A loupe further fails to reveal noteworthy flaws. For an MS62 coin, this piece is undeniably high-end, and the CAC endorsement is well deserved. An incredible opportunity for the advanced Carson City collector. Population: 2 in 62, 0 finer. CAC: 2 in 62, 0 finer (7/22).
From The Bender Family Collection, Part I. (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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