1881-CC $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 1-A....

Description

1881-CC Liberty Five, AU58
High-End for This Scarce Issue

1881-CC $5 AU58 NGC. Variety 1-A. Carson City authority Rusty Goe suggests the surviving population of 1881-CC half eagles ranges between 115 to 150 pieces in all grades from a modest 13,886-piece mintage. That makes the 1881-CC a solid semikey issue for those building a Carson City set, and defines the coin's scarcity among other half eagles regardless of mint. The number of fully Mint State examples varies widely according to how liberal the Uncirculated definition is, and the presence of unrecognized crossovers within the population counts. At present, 15 Mint State pieces are certified at NGC and PCGS combined. The current coin might conceivably be defined as Mint State by many, based on its exceptionally smooth, minimally marked surfaces and a sharp strike seemingly undiminished by wear. NGC assigns the AU58 grade and -- while the eye appeal suggests an even finer grade -- a few light abrasions and tiny marks exist when viewed under magnification. Attractive orange-gold color deepens toward the rims, and nearly full mint luster flows evenly across both sides. Census: 5 in 58, 8 finer (6/23).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25XE, PCGS# 8356, Greysheet# 9073)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

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