1882-CC $10 MS(PCGS#8696)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

5242

等级

AU55

价格

76,273

详细说明

Choice AU 1882-CC Ten-Dollar Gold Rarity 1882-CC Liberty Head Eagle. Winter 2-A. Misplaced Date. AU-55 (PCGS). A highly appealing, very sharp survivor of this challenging Carson City Mint eagle. Nearly full detail remains and when combined with virtually complete luster and bright frosty to semi-prooflike surfaces, one could easily envision an AU-58 grade for this coin. The color is a richly original blend of warm honey-gold and lighter pinkish-apricot. Supremely attractive, this is a PQ coin for the assigned grade that is sure to see spirited bidding. Production of ten-dollar gold eagles at the Carson City Mint dropped off markedly in 1882 compared to 1880 and 1881. Only 6,764 coins were struck, all of which were delivered by the coiner in September. Although virtually the entire mintage of the 1882-CC circulated in the American West, some worn examples may have found their way overseas later in bulk shipments of U.S. gold coins as part of international transactions. Curiously for an issue that saw such extensive commercial use, the 1882-CC has an above average rate of survival with Rusty Goe (2020) estimating that as many as 190 pieces are extant in all grades. Q. David Bowers (2012) takes a similar approach with an estimate of 125 to 175 survivors. Both authors agree regarding the extreme rarity of this issue in Mint State. With only four or five Uncirculated coins accounted for (again, per Rusty Goe), this AU-55 represents a significant find in today's competitive numismatic market. Provenance: From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set. To view all items From the Fairmont Collection - CAG Set click here. PCGS# 8696. NGC ID: 2663. 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.