1877-CC $20 MS(PCGS#8983)
1877-CC $20 MS (PCGS#8983)
November 2019 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 8433
- 等级
- AU53
- 价格
- 44,312
- 详细说明
- 1877-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). An attractive and nicely preserved example of this Type III issue. Clouds of satiny luster surround the devices on each side, emphasizing the sharp strike and smooth fields. Hints of pinkish luster complement the overall golden-wheat hues. In 1877, Chief Engraver William Barber made some modifications to the design of the double eagle that included spelling out the denomination in its entirety, among other minor modifications. The first set of these Type III dies had a technical problem that rendered them unsuitable for coining and it would not be until later in the year before 1877-CC double eagles would be produced. Even then, they were struck at a rate far slower than in the previous three years. Barely 2% to 3% of the 42,565 coins that were struck are thought to survive today, almost all of which are in the lower circulated grade levels. A solid almost Uncirculated example is a scarce coin indeed and worthy of serious consideration. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection. PCGS# 8983. NGC ID: 26AZ. Click here for certification details from PCGS.