Lot 1534
1870-CC PCGS graded Genuine. Sharpness of Choice AU. Cleaned long ago. Only 11,758 struck (fewer than the famous 1907 $20 High Reliefs!) Now that a century plus 40 years has elapsed since the Mint at Carson, Nevada first started striking silver dollars, comes this delightful boldly struck and lustrous 1870-CC for connoisseurs to enjoy and dream about. The cleaning was lightly done, with little evidence of it today since the fields and devices are beginning to tone naturally, which silver will do if allowed to work its magic over the years. Note the crisp detail in Liberty (including her hair). Note the full resolution of the shield lines, both "chief" - the horizontal lines and stripes. Since this example is consistent in every way from a full blow by the dies, the reverse carries over with similar sharpness on the eagle's feathers at the neck, wings, and both legs; so too are there full feel and claws. The second shield, the one on its breast, is similarly finely detailed. The CC mintmark tucks close to the olive branch stem on 1870-CC. Full complete rims without injury. Smooth surfaces. Give it a bid worthy of its historic significance as America's first silver dollar issue from this far Western mint (PCGS # 6964) .
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
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