1890-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. MS-61 (PCGS).
This satin to softly frosted example is further enhanced by pretty color in a blend of honey-orange and pale rose. Sharply struck and exceptionally smooth for the assigned grade. The 1890-CC is the first Carson City Mint half eagle produced since 1884 and, while it is one of the more readily obtainable issues in this mintmarked series, attractive Mint State survivors such as this are scarce when viewed in the wider context of U.S. numismatics.
PCGS# 8376. NGC ID: 25Y3.
From the Fairmont Collection.