1884-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. EF-45 (PCGS).

A generally honey-gold example with glints of both pale silver and vivid pinkish-apricot to further tempt the persistent viewer. Uncommonly smooth for the grade with appreciable luster and overall bold detail. 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 145 to 190 coins in all grades (per Rusty Goe, 2020), and with only a handful of Mint State pieces extant, this premium Choice EF from the Fairmont Collection is sure to appeal to advanced bidders.

PCGS# 8365. NGC ID: 25XP.

From the Fairmont Collection.