Liberty Head Eagle

1882-CC Liberty Head Eagle. Winter 1-A. AU-50 (PCGS).

A noteworthy AU survivor from a Carson City Mint issue that is exceedingly rare in Uncirculated condition. Vivid golden-orange surfaces retain plenty of original satin luster, as one should expect given the assigned grade. The detail is bold to sharp throughout and the eye appeal is strong in all regards. Production of ten-dollar gold eagles at the Carson City Mint dropped off markedly in 1882 compared to 1880 and 1881. Only 6,764 coins were struck, all of which were delivered by the coiner in September. Although virtually the entire mintage of the 1882-CC circulated in the American West, some worn examples may have found their way overseas in later years in bulk shipments of U.S. gold coins as part of international transactions. Curiously for an issue that saw such extensive commercial use, the 1882-CC has an above average rate of survival with Rusty Goe (2020) estimating that as many as 190 pieces are extant in all grades. Q. David Bowers (2012) takes a similar approach with an estimate of 125 to 175 survivors, and both authors are also in agreement regarding the extreme rarity of this issue in Mint State. With only four or five Uncirculated coins accounted for (again, per Rusty Goe), this endearing AU-50 represents a significant find for CC-Mint gold enthusiasts.

PCGS# 8696. NGC ID: 2663.

Estimate: 3000