Lot 2039
1882-CC. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck and untoned. Only 82,817 struck. A nicely frosty coin that retains the desirable mint bloom which is so often lacking from this series. The surfaces are about par for the grade with minor signs of handling or scuffs to the luster. Sharp as nearly always seen, with no signs of striking softness on the devices. Coinage for the year came to a halt after a fairly substantial eighty-two thousand were struck, virtually all of which crossed the threshold into circulation. A few were set aside, how or why no one knows, including the present MS61 to delight the senses and draw attention from the specialists of the Half Eagle or Carson City series. Pop 20; 8 finer (PCGS # 8359) .
Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000.
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