1870-CC 50C

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High Grade 1870-CC Half Dollar

1870-CC AU 50 Harshly Cleaned, Repaired. The '70-CC is one of the most highly regarded of all Seated halves. This is due in part to its absolute scarcity in all grades, but also because of its first year status from the popular Carson City mint. Most examples are low grade and weakly struck. This piece, while a relatively high grade example, has its share of problems. The fields were smoothed to remove corrosion, leaving uneven patches of raised metal (mostly around the stars), giving an uneven surface to the coin. Also harshly cleaned, the piece has a dull gray surface overall with spotty golden-brown patina scattered about. Rated R.6 by Wiley and Bugert, and virtually unobtainable in higher grades, this coin should still prove of interest to the many collectors of this interesting series.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24K2, PCGS# 6328, GSID# 6357)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.44 grams
ASW: 0.35996oz
Mintage: 54,617

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