1874-CC $5 MS(PCGS#8334)

The Regency Auction 26

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

713

等级

AU58

价格

149,840

详细说明

From the Oak Crest Collection. This is one of the FINEST known examples of this date. While the estimate of surviving examples likely ranges in the 125-150 coins--making it one of the more "available" pre-1878 Carson City issued $5, it is VERY RARE in such a high grade, with few graded finer. The Oak Crest collector was drawn to this coin's nearly prooflike, reflective luster, which stands in contrast to the nicely frosted and sharply struck devices. Ms. Liberty's hair curls, the eagle's wing feathers, and all the other design elements were crisply embossed by an exacting blow from the dies. Only the slightest hint of friction appears on the highest points and in the fields, barely perceptible to the unaided eye. A vibrant golden hue is brought to life by the reflection and you really cannot beat this coin's eye appeal! PCGS 8, NGC 10, CAC 4. After thirty-one full years of grading coins, PCGS has graded two coins finer: the finest being the Ellis Robison- Reed Hawn- Lawrence Cutler, MD-Nevada- Battle Born Collection coin, a PCGS/CAC coin that sold in the 2012 ANA for $43,125. The second finest is the recently sold A.J. Vanderbilt Collection PCGS MS62 that sold in March 2018 for $90,0000! Per the 2001 Winter census, this coin is tied for 3rd finest. Our consignor purchased this rarity privately from our sister firm, Legend Numismatics in 2007, and prior to that, this coin was part of an extensive collection of Liberty Half Eagles sold in the February 2007 Pre-Long Beach Auction. This piece was not CAC at the time, and since that time, only one CAC-approved AU58 has sold in auction, selling for $27,025 in August 2012. With its nearly Mint State status, and being among the absolute finest known examples, the presently offered "GEM" AU will certainly excite even the most jaded collector of rare U.S. gold coins. Cert. Number 32771835 PCGS # 8334