Lot 1455
1874-CC Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-64. Encapsulated in PCGS holder 50000679. Lovely antique toning on both sides. A natural blending of violets and royal blue. The second of only two Carson City Mint issues of the 1873-1874 Arrows, Motto Half Dollar type, the 1874-CC was produced to the extent of just 59,000 pieces. Survivors are rarer than those of the 1873-CC Arrows delivery (214,560 coins delivered) in all grades. Curiously, Wiley and Bugert (The Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dollars, 1993) assign the 1873-CC Arrows a Rarity-7+ rating in Mint State, whereas the '74-CC has secured only a Rarity-6+ designation at that level. In our experience, however, the 1874-CC is the rarer of the two deliveries in all grades, circulated or Mint State.
A solid Condition Census example, this coin exhibits undeniable originality in the form of rich antique toning that deepens to toward the borders. Bold, if not sharp striking detail is seen throughout, but we are unable to locate even a single outwardly distracting abrasion. In fact, the surfaces appear smooth enough to have secured a full Gem rating, were the original mint luster just a tad more vibrant. Direct angles, however, do allow full appreciation of a modestly semi-Prooflike finish. Were it not for accuracy's sake, we would not mention the most trivial verdigris is a few isolated areas at the reverse denticles. A legendary rarity among seated Liberty halves, this '74-CC would serve as a key coin in even the most advanced collection. Pop 2; 1 in 65, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 6347) .
Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000.
Ex: Nevada Collection, 1999 ANA Sale.
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