Lot 4773
1872-CC $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. A nice untoned example with plenty of original mint frost throughout the devices and well into the fields. The reverse, which has a "busier" design, tends to allow the luster to linger awhile longer when a coin reaches circulation due to the protective action of the eagle, shield, scroll and other ornamentation. Mintage increased somewhat to 26,900 minted in 1872. Gold deposits had increased more than 800% at the Carson Mint between 1870 and 1871, though less than half of the gold bullion was returned in coin form, as miners requested equal amounts in the form of bars. This kept mintage lower, although double eagle production rose by nearly doubled between 1871 and 1872. Pop 57; 71 finer; 59 in 58; 5 in 60; 7 in 61. (PCGS # 8964) .
Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000.
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| Realized $14,375 |
