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1880-CC Half Eagle, AU53
Natural Red-Gold Color

1880-CC $5 AU53 NGC. CAC. Variety 1-B. Ex: Long Island Collection. Carson City Mint officials coined 51,017 half eagles in 1880, representing a significant increase over previous years' totals. Rusty Goe (2020) estimates as many as 425 to 500 examples survive, but rarely are they seen this nice and with CAC approval. Natural red-gold color deepens around well-detailed, minimally worn devices. Partial luster remains, and minute marks have no effect at all on the excellent eye appeal.
From The Long Island Collection, Part II. (Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25XB, PCGS# 8352, Greysheet# 9070)

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
February, 2022
24th-27th Thursday-Sunday
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