Lot 341
1872-CC. NGC graded MS-63. Lovely blue and golden toning. Semi reflective fields. Only 3,150 struck, and from that modest issue only about 400 examples survive today according to CoinFacts. It is believed that a mere 20 are known in various mint state grades. This Choice examples is high up in the famous halls of those known. The strike is sharp on the devices, and the fields are attractive and smooth. A few trivial nicks are found on the surfaces, as one would expect for the grade assigned. For many years collectors have struggled with how many of these are known, given such a tiny original mintage. Despite historic reports that many were melted, this does not seem to be the case as these silver dollars were specifically ordered at the Carson City Mint by merchants and exporters, so not releasing these in 1872 would be unlikely. Most simply circulated and disappeared through normal attrition. This particular coin obviously survived in rather exceptional condition, and is destined for an honored place in an advanced collection. Pop 2; 4 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $50,000 - UP
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