1890-CC $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A....

Description

1890-CC Half Eagle, MS64
Low-Mintage Carson City Issue

1890-CC $5 MS64 PCGS. CAC. Variety 1-A. Although the 1891-CC five dollar has a mintage of more than 200,000 pieces, its 1890-CC predecessor has approximately one-fourth the production. A mere 53,800 pieces were issued. There was minimal collector interest in the Carson City mintmark during the 19th century, but many examples were used to pay for imports, and ended up contributing to the bullion reserves of foreign banks. Those coins typically grade AU55 through MS63. Near-Gems are rare, and only a handful of pieces grade finer. This lustrous peach-gold example is well struck and retains original surfaces. Delicate obverse grazes preclude a higher grade.(Registry values: P2)

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

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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