1878-CC $20 MS(PCGS#8986)
1878-CC $20 MS (PCGS#8986)
Coins and Medals
- 拍卖行
- Bonham's
- 批号
- 96
- 等级
- AU55
- 价格
- 99,922
- 详细说明
- Variety 1-A, a very distinctive die pair showing a heavy vertical die scratch on Liberty's neck, and an L-shaped die gouge below the mintmark through the D of DOLLARS. Numerous other small die gouges sprout from the lower dentils on the reverse. The entire coin is draped in subtle green and reddish-gold patina that enhances already strong eye appeal. A paltry 13,180 pieces were struck in 1878 at Carson City, making it one of the scarcest double eagle issues struck at the Nevada facility. This issue is somewhat available in the mid-grade circulated levels but becomes much more challenging in near-Mint and Mint-State, a common situation with the double eagles from this mint. In general, this denomination was frequently seen in commerce, unlike many issues from the other mints which often spent quite a bit of time in vaults. As a result, most Carson City coins are quite difficult to obtain in choice condition and this issue is no exception. At the AU55 level, this is among the top tier with the NGC Census reporting just 46 examples at this level, and only 38 finer (only six are Mint State). With a combination of rarity, condition, and eye appeal, this is a coin to be cherished for years to come. (PCGS 8986)