Liberty Head Double Eagle

Rare Premium Mint State 1875-CC Double Eagle

Among the Finer Certified at PCGS

1875-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62+ (PCGS).

This is an exceptionally preserved 1875-CC double eagle that would do justice to an advanced collection of Carson City Mint gold. It is bathed in rich golden-apricot coloration with subtle traces of rose patina scattered throughout. The luster is uniform and softly frosted, with only the most trivial bagmarks precluding a Choice Mint State grade. An incredibly handsome coin to examine in-person, it ranks among the finer survivors of the issue and represents a fleeting bidding opportunity. In 1875, double eagle production was stepped up significantly with a sufficiently large mintage of 111,151 pieces, helped by the $1.5 million bullion deposit made by the Consolidated Virginia Mining Company in June of that year. These coins entered circulation in the region and served many years of service. Later on, many examples were shipped abroad, but by this time were quite worn. As one of the most available of the Carson City double eagle issues, the 1875-CC is a particularly popular issue for collectors desiring an example from this legendary Nevada mint. However, this issue is incredibly challenging at the finer Mint State levels, as most Uncirculated survivors exhibit copious bagmarks or other surface problems. The present piece is a notable exception to this rule and would be difficult to improve upon.

PCGS# 8974. NGC ID: 26AT.

PCGS Population: 12; 32 finer (MS-64 finest).

From the Collection of Silas Stanley Roberts, 1888-1966.

Estimate: $ 15000