1877-CC $5 MS(PCGS#8343)

The Regency Auction 26

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

716

等级

AU58

价格

149,840

详细说明

From the Oak Crest Collection. Another date with a paltry mintage, only 8,680 half eagles were produced in 1877 at the Carson City mint. The various references suggest about 125-135 exist in all grades, and the typical survivor is in VF or low end XF; in high end AU, as here, this date is EXTREMELY RARE! Over shadowed somewhat by other dates, the 77-CC is a real sleeper in the series. The presently offered "GEM" AU coin is among the finest extant, and a delight to behold! A very attractive example that displays an abundance of greenish gold overtones with subtle hints of rose, brought out by the impressive satin-like frost. The luster really does bloom in the fields around the crisply embossed devices. Some light friction is seen on the high points and using a powerful loupe, a few tiny lines and ticks are found with effort. A collector could search for a decade, or more to find a more visually appealing example, and still come up empty handed! PCGS 4, NGC 5, CAC 2. Clearly in the condition census for the date, There are currently 3 coins listed in Mint State finer at PCGS, representing perhaps 2 different coins. The MS60 is the Bass coin that is now in a PCGS MS62 holder. Other than that, there is a 61 on their population report that never sold in auction. Winthrop Carner-Battle Born coin, was the most recent PCGS AU58 to sell in auction. The presently offered coin possesses a much better eye appeal and technical quality. The Battle Born coin sold for $20,700 in August 2012, and the ONLY other AU58 to sell in auction was the NGC coin from the H. Lang Collection sold back in July 2002 (realizing $29,900). Our consignor puchased this coin in 2006. With nothing graded higher ever selling in auction in nearly 20 years, this is an exceptionally important opportunity for any advanced collector of rare date U.S. gold coins. At this point you probably can just toss away the price guides and know that if you pay a record price today, it will seem cheap down the road--this is not a coin that can be replaced! Our hearty congratulations in advance to the successful bidder! Cert. Number 31364886 PCGS # 8343