Lot 3364
1872-CC $10 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. The light antique gold patina gives this piece the edge. A scrape in the left reverse field stands out. Comparing plates from earlier sale catalogs, this piece appears to be the specimen from the famous Harry Bass Sale II (October 1999, Lot 1531). "Slightly doubled reverse die with the doubling plainly visible at STA, this being designated as Breen-1671 and mentioned only casually -- as the aspect, while curious, does not measurably add to the value."
In their reference on Carson City coinage, Douglas Winter and Lawrence Cutler commented that "the 1872-CC is one of the most underrated and undervalued coins struck at the Carson City Mint." Indeed, with a low mintage to begin with, and a low survival ratio, the comment stands. One of many important CC-mint gold pieces in the present sale (PCGS # 8664) .
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
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