Lot 1755
Rare 1871-CC Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded AU-53 PQ. A well struck and white example of a classic issue. The surfaces are semi-reflective on both obverse and reverse and only minimal abrasions are found. Liberty still displays original mint frost on her gown. There is sharp diagonal nick on Liberty's right arm and two small nicks in the center of her gown. A frosty eagle on the reverse is surrounded by light radial luster. The reverse can be identified by a short scratch right of E and continuing through the lower part of D of DOL. The overall appearance of this rare issue is choice and seems closer to AU55.
The 1871-CC Seated dollar has the lowest mintage of the series, only 1,376. It seems that almost every 1871-CC dollar produced went directly into circulation and used for commerce in the Wild West. Any example in the AU grade range is a serious rarity and PCGS has graded a single MS-62 specimen as the only uncirculated example. The 1871-CC is only slightly more available than the 1873-CC, another classic. The grade distribution for the 1871-CC and the 1873-CC are about the same with approximately 15-25 more examples known of the 1871-CC. Do not miss the opportunity to acquire an issue that is seldom found and only sporadically comes to auction! Population of 2 in AU-53 at PCGS (PCGS # 6967) .
Estimated Value $16,000 - 20,000.
The Michael M. Magdic Collection.
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