August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
1882-CC Liberty Head Eagle. Misplaced Date. EF-45 (PCGS). CAC.
A highly appealing, uncommonly bold survivor of this challenging Carson City Mint eagle. The color is a richly original blend of warm honey-gold and more vivid orange-apricot. Supremely attractive for the grade, this is a PQ Choice EF that is sure to see spirited bidding. 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 later 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. Both authors agree regarding the extreme rarity of this issue in Mint State. With only four or five Uncirculated coins accounted for (again, per Rusty Goe), premium circulated examples such as this offering from the Fairmont Collection represent significant finds in today's competitive numismatic market.
PCGS# 8696. NGC ID: 2663.
From the Fairmont Collection - Sussex Set.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 5'750 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 6'000 USD |
