Lot 2244
1879-CC. NGC graded AU-55. Lightly toned. As the relentless pursuit for rarities increases, the relative mintage figures might suggest, the 1879-CC (10,708 pieces produced) is rarer than the 1878-CC (13,180 pieces produced). In About Uncirculated, however, the disparity between these two issues shrinks to insignificance, as neither date has more than five coins extant in grades above the AU level of preservation (per Winter, 1994). The present '79-CC example qualifies for Condition Census status, we feel. This is a colorful representative with reddish-gold overtones and deeply set, lustrous highlights on Liberty as well as the eagle. The strike is as close to full as one should expect for the issue, the luster is pleasingly frosty in texture, we want to emphasize. Not easily identifiable since marks are obscure and do not catch your eye, but there is one small reeding mark in the field above the left wing of the eagle. Pop 53; 56 finer (PCGS # 8989) .
Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000.
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