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1882-CC Half Eagle, MS61
Variety 1-A, the Only Dies

1882-CC $5 MS61 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A. The only known dies for the 1882-CC half eagle, with the mintmark centered over the V in FIVE. Comparing the mintmark position suggests that the reverse die was only used for this issue, and in no other years. This lustrous example has light yellow surfaces with a small pedigree mark in the hair over the coronet, and slight striking weakness at the upper obverse. Population: 8 in 61, 5 finer (2/13).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25XH, PCGS# 8359, Greysheet# 9075)

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
March, 2013
21st-24th Thursday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
17.5% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Mar 22, 2013 for: $8,812.50
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