Lot 1251
1875-CC. NGC graded MS-66. CAC Approved. PQ. The twenty cent coin made its debut in 1875, being struck at three mints: Philadelphia, Carson City, and San Francisco. Soon, complaints started rolling into the Mint because its size and design were too easily confused with the currently circulating quarter dollar. The twenty cent coin never gained popularity, and was subsequently discontinued in 1878. In 1875, the employees at the Carson City Mint pushed hard to be the first to strike the new twenty cent coin ahead of the San Francisco Mint. It is not clear who won the race, but Carson City still claimed the honor onward as a source of pride. Carson City issued the twenty cent coin for only two years. Only about 20 examples of the 1876-CC rarity exist today, so the 1875-CC is the only chance most collectors have to own a Carson City produced twenty cent coin.
The example offered in this lot features wonderful turquoise-blue toning over each side that also exhibits deep red highlights in the recesses of the design. Full, satiny mint luster lies just under the toning and there are no mentionable marks. The strike is well above average for the date, but not quite full on all details. This 1875-CC twenty cent coin is scarce in its own right but very rare at this exceedingly high grade level. Pop 4; 1 finer in 67 Star.
Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000.
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