1876-CC $5 MS(PCGS#8340)

August 2018 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Philadelphia, PA

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1280

等级

AU58

价格

328,388

详细说明

One of the Finest Known 1876-CC Half Eagles 1876-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). A truly memorable offering for the Carson City Mint gold enthusiast, we are pleased to present one of the finest 1876-CC half eagles extant. Vividly toned in a blend of deep orange and reddish-rose, both sides also display nearly complete luster in a satin to modestly semi-reflective finish. The strike is virtually full, especially by early Carson City Mint standards, and the eye appeal is nothing short of extraordinary. A few faint alloy spots on the reverse at the letter D in the denomination are the only useful identifying features for this carefully preserved example. Half eagle production at the Carson City Mint in 1876 amounted to just 6,887 pieces, the lowest output for this denomination at this historic frontier coinage facility. Widespread use in local commerce claimed most examples, survivors scarce to rare in all grades. Carson City Mint expert Rusty Goe (August 2012) estimates that only 135 to 160 coins are extant, the vast majority of which are well worn in one of the four VF grades. Even solidly graded, aesthetically pleasing EFs are elusive in numismatic circles. At the top of the Condition Census is the phenomenal PCGS MS-66 that we sold as lot 11007 in our August 2012 auction sale of the fabulous Battle Born Collection of Carson City Mint Coinage. An NGC MS-61 is also known, followed by a trio of PCGS AU-58s that are tied for CC#3. This is a superior quality example even for the assigned grade, and it is eagerly awaiting inclusion in an advanced collection of Liberty Head half eagles and/or Carson City Mint gold. Provenance: From the York Collection. Earlier ex Nevada Collection; Heritage's sale of the Twelve Oaks Collection, September 2016, lot 14101. The plate coin for the issue in the 2001 book Gold Coins of the Carson City Mintby Douglas Winter and James L. Halperin. PCGS Population: just 3; with a single MS-66 finer. PCGS# 8340. NGC ID: 25WX. Click here for certification details from PCGS.