August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
Significant 1873-CC Eagle
1873-CC Liberty Head Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS).
Here is a lovely example of this highly elusive Carson City Mint issue. The medium gold surfaces display blended reddish-rose patina and plenty of mint luster in the recesses. Striking detail is well balanced and quite bold for the issue, with most features sharp despite the fact that this coin has seen light commercial use. We note only small, wispy handling marks, none of which are worthy of individual attention. At just 4,543 coins produced the 1873-CC has the fourth lowest mintage in the entire Carson City Mint eagle series and is one of the rarest issues in this group. Numismatic scholars generally agree that fewer than 100 examples have survived in all grades, making this a prime numismatic rarity. Exactly how many is a matter of contention, however, as indicated by the following estimates: Q. David Bowers, 50 (2012); Doug Winter, 55 to 65 (2001); PCGS CoinFacts, 60 to 80; Rusty Goe, 65 to 85 (2020). With circulation extensive in the American West and no known contemporary numismatic interest in Carson City Mint gold coins, most grade VF or lower and, in fact, no Mint State coins are known. This attractive About Uncirculated example will certainly attract a lot of attention when it crosses the auction block.
PCGS# 8667. NGC ID: 2655.
PCGS Population: 6; 3 finer (AU-58 finest). There are also no Mint State examples listed at NGC.
From the Srotag Collection.
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Bidding
| Price realized | 41'000 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 60'000 USD |
