1872-CC 50C MS61 ANACS....

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Surprising 1872-CC Half, MS61

1872-CC 50C MS61 ANACS. Despite a relatively large mintage for a Carson City half dollar, 257,000 pieces, the 1872-CC is highly elusive in better grades. The pressures of frontier commerce drove the vast majority of pieces into long-term circulation, and most of the survivors known today exhibit heavy wear.
This interesting piece, housed in a prior-generation ANACS holder, offers a noteworthy change from the norm. Both sides offer soft, pleasing luster beneath layers of rich patina, primarily cloud-gray on the obverse with gold-orange accents on the reverse. Rings of rose-tan and violet grace the margins on each side, though these are far more prominent around the portrait than the eagle. Highly appealing despite a number of wispy flaws on and near the devices, and an excellent representative of this noteworthy Carson City minor silver series.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24K8, PCGS# 6334, GSID# 6361)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.44 grams
ASW: 0.35996oz
Mintage: 257,000

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