Lot 1476
1873-CC $5 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-25 PQ. Smooth golden color on original uncleaned, injury-free surfaces. A touch of deeper toning accents the devices, clearly this piece was stored carefully for many years. The 1873-CC half eagle, with a low mintage of 7,416 pieces, is a key date from this Far Western mint. Its great rarity long has been recognized. Especially in anything other than well worn grades, only a few dozen acceptable pieces exist in all grades. The reverse on this coin exhibits the higher placement of the mintmark, the first reverse die used on 1873-CC half eagles, and is better detailed on the reverse many higher graded pieces. The surfaces are very choice for the grade, with detail that falls close to Extremely Fine quality, hence our use of the Premium Quality modifier. A desirable Liberty Coronet half eagle that likely attract bids from advanced collectors (PCGS # 8331) .
Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500.
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| Realized $5,060 |
