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Appealing 1890-CC Liberty Half Eagle, MS62

1890-CC $5 MS62 PCGS. Lustrous and well struck, with variegated khaki and copper-orange coloration. The surfaces are modestly marked, as expected for the grade. Garrett and Guth (2006) comment, regarding the 1890-CC half eagle, that it is "scarce, but mostly desirable by collectors desiring a coin struck at the popular Carson City Mint." (Registry values: P2)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25Y3, PCGS# 8376, GSID# 9085)

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper
Weight: 8.36 grams
AGW: 0.24188oz
Mintage: 53,800


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
September, 2008
17th-21st Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Sep 19, 2008 for: $2,645.00
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