Lot 1264
1878-CC $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. Mostly untoned. This 1878-CC eagle beckons you with its desirable qualities, what with its high PCGS ranking, and strong level of rarity. The coin has balanced medium reddish gold color with much remaining luster. Furthermore, the color is very pleasing for the AU53 grade level. While Philadelphia mintages increased quickly in 1878 after specie resumption took hold, Carson City stayed the course with a measly 3,224 pieces struck in 1878. The few that are left therefore tend to be rare in all grades; Akers notes "most known specimens grade only Fine or VF and the 1878-CC is extremely rare in full EF. Above that grade, it is prohibitively rare and no specimen I have seen or heard of even approaches full Mint State." The present piece is choice for the AU53 grade, indeed, very choice, and also very attractive. Give it a premium bid.
The diagnostic feature of 1878-CC is its mintmark leaning slightly down to the right. First C centered over gap between E and N, second C centered over diagonal of N. Pop 5; 5 in 55; 3 in 58; 1 in 63. (PCGS # 8681) .
Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000.
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