1873-CC $20 MS(PCGS#8968)

1873-CC $20 MS (PCGS#8968)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: Eagerly Sought 1873-CC Double Eagle 1873-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-50 (PCGS). An uncommonly well preserved, aesthetically pleasing example of this challenging Carson City Mint issue. Light honey-gold patina throughout, the surfaces also reveal subtle pale pink undertones at direct viewing angles. Ample evidence of a modestly prooflike finish remains in the fields, the overall detail sharp and the eye appeal strong in all regards. The mintage for this issue is a scant 22,410 pieces, a reduction of more than 4,000 coins from the previous year's press run at the Carson City Mint. Face value was $448,200. While some 1873-CC double eagles were included in overseas banking transactions in later years, by that time most showed significant wear from extensive use in regional commerce. We estimate some 250 to 350 circulated examples of the date are extant today, with most of those VF, EF to a lesser degree, and with AU pieces scarce but occasionally available. Given that Mint State survivors are major rarities, this uncommonly attractive AU-50 represents a particularly significant find for the quality conscious collector. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection. PCGS# 8968. NGC ID: 26AJ. Click here for certification details from PCGS.