Lot 1844
1884-CC. PCGS graded AU-55. Light hint of gold tone. Only 16,402 minted. Satiny medium gold with strong luster and some Prooflike reflectivity in the fields. Some light hairlines are present on both sides. Just 16,402 examples of the date were coined. Satiny medium gold with strong luster and smooth, attractive fields. A light hairline near star 6. While luster is present on both sides, it approaches 80% coverage on the reverse. Very few of the date were coined. David Akers commented: "Very rare and underrated in all grades," a statement which is still true today. Moreover, Douglas Winter and Lawrence Cutler called this the second rarest of the Carson City half eagles after 1878, subsidiary only the 1881-CC. A very pleasing piece which will be appreciated by the specialist and connoisseur. Mintmark centrally placed, large or "tall" CC, first C over V, second C over upright of E. A raised diagonal die line runs from a point near Liberty’s eye, then across her cheek to her earlobe.Pop 17; 15 finer, 12 in 58, 2 in 61, 1 in 62 (PCGS # 8365) .
Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,250.
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