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Remarkable 1890-CC 'Tail Bar' Dollar, VAM-4, MS63

1890-CC $1 Tail Bar MS63 PCGS. VAM-4, R.5. A Top 100 Variety. The most significant variety for the issue, VAM-4 features a pronounced die gouge from the bottom of the tail feathers to the wreath. Dramatic, deep blue and violet toning surrounds the mostly brilliant centers. The bust and eagle are frosty, and show moderate contrast to the fields, which exhibit splendid cartwheel luster. Sharply struck, with no mentionable problems.(Registry values: P6)

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 87198, Base PCGS# 7198, GSID# 241022)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 grams
ASW: 0.77346oz


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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
Jul-Aug, 2008
30th-3rd Wednesday-Sunday
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