1882-CC $20 MS(PCGS#8997)

August 2023 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

5190

等级

MS61

价格

139,809

详细说明

Exciting Mint State 1882-CC Double Eagle 1882-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). An outstanding condition rarity that will have great appeal for collectors of Mint State Carson City Mint coinage or Liberty Head double eagles. Intensely lustrous surfaces exhibit a richly frosted texture. Color is vivid and original in delightful rose-orange. Sharply struck and pleasingly smooth, this incredible piece is a superior survivor of the issue. Only 39,140 double eagles were struck at the Carson City Mint in 1882. Most of these circulated extensively on the West Coast, although others were shipped overseas and found their way into European bank hoards. Q. David Bowers estimated an Uncirculated population of 70 to 100 examples when he wrote his Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coinsin 2004. His estimate has stood the test of time, with Rusty Goe (2020) providing a similar, if more conservative, estimate of 64 to 75 Mint State survivors. It is believed that many, and perhaps most of the high grade examples presently known have been imported from Europe in recent decades. Population reports are laden with resubmissions that do not represent different coins. What population reports do confirm is that the 1882-CC is a formidable condition rarity in grades above MS-62. This captivating Mint State example ranks among the finest certified examples, and is also one of the finest known. It would serve as a highlight in any collection. PCGS# 8997. NGC ID: 26BF. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.