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1870-CC 25C --Harshly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF....
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Description
1870-CC Quarter, VF Details
Curiously Porous Surfaces
1870-CC 25C --Harshly Cleaned--NGC Details. VF. The Carson
City Mint opened in 1870 and struck just 8,340 quarters, which was
lower than the mintages for its half dollar and dollar
counterparts. Some of the early Carson City Mint issues were struck
from unalloyed silver taken directly from the Comstock Lode, which
may explain this piece's porosity. An 1871-CC half with similar
surface characteristics recently appeared at auction and was found
to have a composition of 97.4% silver, 2.3% copper, 0.2% nickel,
and 0.1% trace elements. A curious collector may be inclined to
perform a metallurgical analysis of the present coin to see if its
composition deviates from the Congressionally mandated .900
fineness.The surfaces of this example are light gray save for a few brilliant areas on the high points. Light hairlines are consistent with a cleaning, but there are no mentionable marks. The design elements are well struck with even definition on both sides.
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.
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
2010 August Boston, MA Signature & Platinum Night ANA Coin Auction #1143 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
August, 2010
11th-15th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 18
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