1883-CC $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A....

Description

1883-CC Half Eagle, MS62
Underrated Rarity in Uncirculated Condition
Strongly Detailed Honey-Gold Example

1883-CC $5 MS62 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A. The sole dies. The 1883-CC half eagle is an underappreciated issue in the Carson City series of coinage. Rusty Goe puts it this way in The Confident Carson City Coin Collector, Volume 2:

"Collectors seeking an example in any grade learn quickly that the stock from which they must choose is sparse. ... While not as elusive as some of the in-very-short-supply 'CC' half eagles from the 1870s, the 1883 date is scarce in its own right. This is especially true regarding Mint State specimens."

He estimates that only six to eight of the 100 to 130 surviving representative exist in Uncirculated condition. Those coins seldom appear on the open market. Indeed, this is the first Mint State 1883-CC half eagle we have offered since our 2014 ANA Signature sale (lot 5653). This outstanding honey-gold offering maintains vibrant mint frost over surprisingly smooth surfaces. Reddish accents complement each side, and the devices exhibit a pinpoint-sharp impression. These opportunities seldom present themselves. We strongly encourage interested parties to take full advantage and bid accordingly. Population: 2 in 62 (1 in 62+), 1 finer. CAC: 2 in 62, 1 finer (11/21).(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25XL, PCGS# 8362, Greysheet# 9077)

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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