Liberty Head Half Eagle

1884-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC.

This minimally circulated, nicely preserved example retains generally sharp striking detail and mint luster. It features warm, original honey-apricot patina as well as strong technical quality and superior eye appeal for the assigned grade. The 1884-CC is the final Carson City Mint half eagle struck prior to 1890, and it is scarce, with only 16,402 pieces produced. Survivors number only 250 to 300 coins in all grades (per Rusty Goe, August 2012), and with only a handful of Mint State pieces extant, this premium Choice AU from the Fairmont Collection is sure to appeal to advanced bidders.

PCGS# 8365. NGC ID: 25XP.

PCGS Population: 20; 16 finer, just three of which are Mint State (MS-62 finest).

From the Fairmont Collection.

Estimate: $ 6750