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1884-CC Half Eagle, AU55
Just 16,402 Pieces Struck

1884-CC $5 AU55 NGC. Variety 1-A. An attractive Choice AU peach-gold example of this better Carson City issue. The strike is crisp, and the only relevant marks are relegated to the field near the profile. A mere 16,402 pieces were struck, and few if any were saved by collectors during the 19th century. Census: 42 in 55, 39 finer (2/14).
From the Collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation.(Registry values: P3)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25XP, PCGS# 8365, Greysheet# 9079)

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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Auction Info

Auction Dates
March, 2014
20th Thursday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 7
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