1890-CC $5 MS61 认证号43137111, PCGS号8376

This satin to softly frosted example is further enhanced by pretty color in a blend of honey-orange and pale rose. Sharply struck and exceptionally smooth for the assigned grade. The 1890-CC is the first Carson City Mint half eagle produced since 1884 and, while it is one of the more readily obtainable issues in this mintmarked series, attractive Mint State survivors such as this are scarce when viewed in the wider context of U.S. numismatics. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection.

Ron Guth

David Akers wrote accurately when he noted that Gem quality 1890-CC Half Eagles are "rather rare."  In fact, any 1890-CC Half Eagle is extremely rare in grades above MS64. The most impressive example of this date is the PCGS MS66 that sold all the way back in 2004 in a Heritage auction for $66,125.  That example has not re-appeared on the market since then, and it would easily carry into six figures today.

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David Akers (1975/88)

The 1890-CC is scarce, but not rare, in all grades. As a date, the 1890-CC is a bit more scarce than the 1882-CC but it is easier to locate in strictly uncirculated condition than the 1882-CC. It is comparable overall to the 1892-CC and 1893-CC and much more rare than the 1891-CC. Although many known specimens are only VF or EF, AU and even strictly uncirculated specimens can be obtained. However, gem quality mint state pieces are rather rare.