1873-CC $5 MS(PCGS#8331)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1217

等级

VF20

价格

41,788

详细说明

1873-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. VF-20 (NGC). A truly lovely example from this rare Carson City issue displaying canary-yellow hues and deeper amber patina in the protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and evenly worn, showing just a few insignificant ticks under magnification. Considerable definition remains to the eagle's feathers, accompanying the overall bold definition apparent elsewhere. Pleasing in every respect and deserving of close inspection. The Nevada coinage facility delivered only 7,416 half eagles in 1873, the coins seeing immediate and extensive use in local commerce. Such was the fate of most Carson City Mint gold issues, most example of which eventually went to the melting pot after years of circulation. Among the early date half eagles, fortunate is the coin that was retrieved from commercial channels in later years, although for the 1873-CC few coins were so lucky. In his cataloging for our August 2012 sale of the fabulous Battle Born Collection, Carson City Mint expert Rusty Goe estimates that just 85 to 95 coins are extant in all grades. Q. David Bowers takes a more conservative view and allows for just 45 to 65 survivors. The present example is a significant representative from this extant population, offering both problem free surfaces and significant eye appeal that is sure to draw considerable interest. NGC Census: 6; 24 finer. PCGS# 8331. NGC ID: 25WL. Click here for certification details from NGC.