1871-CC $5 MS(PCGS#8323)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1215

等级

XF45

价格

54,325

详细说明

1871-CC Liberty Head Half Eagle. EF-45 (NGC). Satiny blooms of luster glow from around the devices of this sharp and desirable example, with the most plentiful luster apparent on the reverse. The complexion is dominated by khaki-gold hues, with tinges of bronze and honey coloring the protected areas. Evenly worn across the high points but devoid of any distracting abrasions. One of 20,770 examples of the date produced, struck in an era when double eagles were the preferred redemption route for gold bullion and dust. The first batch of 6,100 half eagles were delivered by Coiner Granville Hosmer in January, then delivering the remaining balance of 14,670 pieces in the second half of the year. Most of the coins that came off the mint's presses went into immediate use and generally stayed in the region, rather than exported overseas. This heavy circulation resulted in significant attrition, and only about 150 examples remain today. NGC Census: 20; 26 finer. PCGS# 8323. NGC ID: 25WD. Click here for certification details from NGC.