Lot 1835
1872-CC. PCGS graded AU-53. Nice golden toning. Only 16,980 minted of which merely 92 examples are estimated to have survived. This die has the mintmark entered midway between the denomination and the eagle. Abundant luster accompanies the borders and the recessed areas of the devices but also well out across the obverse and reverse field. The surfaces are refreshingly free from the usual abrasions from circulation. The stars as well as Liberty's hair curls and the eagle's neck and fletching are almost fully brought up, however, the eagle's neck plumage has less detail. Light die clashmarks are noted below the eagle's beak and below Liberty's chin. With this few struck, the majority of the 100 or so extant pieces are in Very Fine and lower grades. Pop 7; 9 finer, 6 in 55, 3 in 58 (PCGS # 8326) .
According to CC-mint researcher Rusty Goe "at the turn of the 21st century, the 1872-CC is the only date in the Carson City half eagle series that has not had a specimen graded in Mint State condition by either PCGS or NGC."
Estimated Value $16,000 - 17,000.
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| Realized $17,625 |
